Two licences for new digital television services will be allocated in 2007: channel A and channel B, which will be used for new and innovative digital television services. The ACCC issued a discussion paper on 15 December 2006 seeking stakeholders' views on the access regime that will apply to channel B. Most of those submission...

While much progress has been made in digitising content in the professional and academic sectors, many of the challenges facing both booksellers and publishers remain in the general book trade. In particular, there have been limited e-book sales worldwide to date, representing less than one per cent of print book sales. This report recognises that...

Minister's foreward As technology evolves, consumers are demanding always-on, anywhere access to their favourite content – whether it is on the television, their mobile phone or their computer. It is this passion for new services and improved technology that is driving the international switch to digital. Digital television is more efficient, more interactive, offers better...

The communications minister, Senator Helen Coonan, announce that the government will allocate two currently unassigned channels of television broadcasting spectrum nationally for new digital services for Australian consumers. The first channel will allow new free-to-air, in-home digital services and the second channel could be used for a wider range of services, including mobile television services.

In June 2006, IBSA distributed a discussion paper which canvassed options for re-organising existing multimedia qualifications so that they more accurately reflect the way the digital content industry operates. Consultation was undertaken and a report prepared that details responses received to the discussion paper. The full report, including a copy of the discussion paper, is...