On 26 March 2024, the imminent shutdown of the 3G mobile network and telecommunications services was referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by 30 November 2024. The inquiry makes reference to: (a) the impact on access to triple zero emergency calls; (b) the number of devices...

This submission to the 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review addresses the significant and persistent digital divide in regional and remote Australia. It argues that despite some improvements, regional and remote Australians continue to exhibit lower digital inclusion scores across Access, Affordability, and Digital Ability compared to the national average and metropolitan areas. It underscores the multifaceted...

This report follows an inquiry into the state’s preparedness for and response to Victoria’s major flooding event of October 2022. The report makes findings on Victoria’s flood governance arrangements, planning and flood risk, mitigation infrastructure, emergency warnings, community recovery and resourcing and response of the Victoria State Emergency Service.

This report outlines updated findings from a second research visit to Wadeye, a large coastal community in the West Daly region of the Northern Territory. The report presents research findings to date, compares survey results from 2022 and 2023, outlines changes in communications and media services and usage, and renews the analysis section with 2023...

This report explores mobility patterns of Indigenous people living on Country and its impact on the planning of housing, infrastructure and services within remote communities. The research finds increased and improved housing is required for many remote communities.