This speech by ACMA Chairman Chris Chapman: ? provides a snapshot of Australians? participation in the emerging digital economy; ? touches on some of the challenges to that participation; and ? considers the collaborative, multi-layered approach that ACMA sees as necessary in the changing media landscape. It was presented to the Digital Economy Forum, Melbourne...

It is gradually being recognised by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians that getting contemporary Indigenous governance right is fundamental to improving Indigenous well-being and generating sustained socioeconomic development. This collection of papers examines the dilemmas and challenges involved in the Indigenous struggle for the development and recognition of systems of governance that they recognise as...

This report looked at ways to improve local economic development, or LED, specifically in Melbourne’s outer suburban interface – most of which is at the forefront of Victoria’s record population growth

This inquiry investigated the links between liveability and the competitiveness of the State, and consider ways in which the Government can best enhance Victoria’s status as an attractive, vibrant and inclusive place to live, while ensuring that sustainability issues are taken into account.

The Australian and New Zealand Pacific Regional Development Strategies provide frameworks and commitments to enhance regional approaches for better development outcomes in the Pacific. They highlight ongoing support of the Pacific Plan and the key role of Pacific Regional Organisations (PRO) in its implementation.