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Briefing paper

Briefing paper

Narrowcasting television services guidelines and information


ACMA has published guidelines for the types of services that may be provided as narrowcasting television services under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992. The guidelines have been developed in the context of decisions by the Parliament to allow for a range of new media services for Australian consumers through the allocation of two new licences...
Briefing paper

Overweight and obesity in childhood


Overweight/obesity during childhood is a major public health issue with more than 200,000 Australian children between 2-18 years now obese (Booth et al, 2003). It has significant health implications across the life span. This Policy brief reviews the effectiveness of prevention and intervention strategies and highlights the importance of adopting a multi-faceted approach to decrease...
Briefing paper

Therapeutic cloning: The infertility treatment amendment Bill 2007


This paper includes discussion of the bill and its legal context, a summary of ethical considerations and positions, an explanation of Victoria's science, technology and innovation industry, and developments in interstate and international jurisdictions.
Briefing paper

Register of controlled media groups


A part of the federal government's changes to media ownership laws, this register provides new information to industry participants and to the community on the control of media groups in radio licence areas across Australia.
Briefing paper

Administrative arrangements for Australian Broadband Guarantee


The $162.5 million Australian Broadband Guarantee builds on the HiBIS and Broadband Connect subsidy programs that have already provided broadband access to over 1 million Australian premises. The Guarantee will target difficult blackspot areas to ensure that all Australians can access affordable broadband regardless of where they live.