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Senator the Hon Richard Alston was Minister for Communications and the Arts from 11 March 1996 to 9 October 1997, Minister for Communications, the Information Economy and the Arts from 9 October 1997 to 21 October 1998 and Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts from 21 October 1998 to 7 October 2003.

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Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy is the current Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.

Media Centre

Here you can find Senator Alston's media releasesand speeches

Ministerial media releases

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Title Published
Publication Services Directory-linking suppliers and agency publishers 03 Oct 2003
Building a stronger Indigenous art industry 03 Oct 2003
Stamping down on postal industry complaints 01 Oct 2003
Telecommunications report shows continuing high levels of performance in regional Australia 30 Sep 2003
DOORSTOP INTERVIEW WITH SENATOR RICHARD ALSTON 30 Sep 2003
My decision to stand down from the Ministry 29 Sep 2003
Commonwealth consults widely with the states on broadband 26 Sep 2003
ONLINE COUNCIL 26 Sep 2003
TIGERS program a roaring success 26 Sep 2003
Mobile phone industry making a major economic impact 25 Sep 2003
Australian students learn how to go online safely 25 Sep 2003
Local company wins Australian Government ICT contract 18 Sep 2003
Transcript of Doorstop Interview, Subjects: Spam Legislation; Bob Carr 18 Sep 2003
Australia slams the door on spam 18 Sep 2003
Register now for Regional Communications Forum 17 Sep 2003
Hi-tech solutions for northern NSW 16 Sep 2003
Minister launches new solution to improve network security 16 Sep 2003
Cross-network mobile phone blocking to thwart thieves 15 Sep 2003
Cognos cognisant of Australia's fertile ICT business environment 09 Sep 2003
Senate votes to stop the abuse of FOI to access internet filth 09 Sep 2003
Telstra commitment on regional service boost a welcome step 08 Sep 2003
Telstra to upgrade older radio concentrator systems 05 Sep 2003
Top ICT companies recognised for innovation 04 Sep 2003
Science, business leaders put heads together on ICT research priorities 04 Sep 2003
Electronics Industry Action Agenda sets out ten-year vision for growth 03 Sep 2003
Australia signs telecommunications MOU with India 02 Sep 2003
Lindsay Tanner drifts further into a policy void 01 Sep 2003
Better internet access for remote Indigenous communities 01 Sep 2003
ABC on-the-air in Ballarat 28 Aug 2003
ICT sector and government multiply efforts to promote Australian innovation 28 Aug 2003
Multimedia support for use and preservation of Indigenous languages 27 Aug 2003
Where is Lindsay Tanner's Telstra/Foxtel analysis? 26 Aug 2003
Publication directory to improve access by SMEs to 22 Aug 2003
E-commerce boosted by Government recognition of banking e-security system 22 Aug 2003
Telstra sale bill passes House of Representatives 21 Aug 2003
Secrets of ICT competition putting Australian innovation on the map 21 Aug 2003
Using internet for offensive and menacing purposes to be outlawed 20 Aug 2003
Phone call costs dramatically slashed under Coalition's reform program 19 Aug 2003
Australian Government funds boost for regional council online services 18 Aug 2003
Australia Post Board appointments 15 Aug 2003
Government acts on key Estens Inquiry recommendation 15 Aug 2003
ACA to review payphone policy 15 Aug 2003
E-security portal to help business fight virus threats, spam and fraud 14 Aug 2003
Merger of ICT education and training bodies to improve skills capability 13 Aug 2003
National Broadband Group marks a milestone in broadband strategy 13 Aug 2003
Tony Windsor's Bogus Survey a stunt worthy of Evel Knievel 13 Aug 2003
Showcasing the contribution of arts research to the nation 12 Aug 2003
Regulatory changes to improve opportunities for competition in phone market 11 Aug 2003
Crean is wrong on ABC funding while Tanner kicks huge "own goal" 08 Aug 2003
WA Government spreads humbug on telecommunications services 08 Aug 2003
ABC tried to nobble its Independent Complaints Review Panel 06 Aug 2003
New code to improve cabling practices in telecommunications industry 06 Aug 2003
Further satellite infrastructure investment for regional Australia 06 Aug 2003
Two members reappointed to Australian Broadcasting Authority 05 Aug 2003
Where do the ABC's priorities lie? 05 Aug 2003
Tony Windsor's Bogus Survey number two 04 Aug 2003
ABC Board budgetary reprioritisation 04 Aug 2003
Funding boost for rural and regional television services 31 Jul 2003
Respected Chair of the ACA retires 31 Jul 2003
Better online access and services in regional NSW 31 Jul 2003
Labor's new policy to slap $5 levy on all emergency calls 28 Jul 2003
Tanner gets it wrong on ABC complaints process 28 Jul 2003
The ABC's unilateral reference to the Independent Complaints Review Panel 28 Jul 2003
Sir William Dargie 28 Jul 2003
Improved mobile coverage for the home of the Big Trout 23 Jul 2003
Australian Government to ban spam 23 Jul 2003
Giving ICT SMEs a helping hand for selling to Government 23 Jul 2003
ABC response to complaint about AM Iraq coverage 21 Jul 2003
NSW South Coast residents to benefit from broadband boost 21 Jul 2003
Minister welcomes free-to-air television agreement on captioning 17 Jul 2003
TV Black Spots program gets a great reception in rural and regional Australia 17 Jul 2003
Wind energy joint venture not just shooting the breeze 14 Jul 2003
Australian Government prepared to work with States and Territories on alternatives to mobile phone jamming 11 Jul 2003
Co-operative approach urged on broadband development 09 Jul 2003
Appointments to Film Finance Corporation Board 08 Jul 2003
Article from Melbourne Age re Telstra 07 Jul 2003
Peter Beattie's magically disappearing mobile phone towers 07 Jul 2003
After five years, welcome aboard Pete, belatedly 06 Jul 2003
BITS Incubator Program kicking major goals in the IT sector 03 Jul 2003
Grants announced for telecommunications consumer representation 02 Jul 2003
Appointments to Net Alert Board 02 Jul 2003
Happy Birthday, Telecommunications Competition! (1 July) 30 Jun 2003
Commencement of the HDTV quota tomorrow 30 Jun 2003
Government considers future arrangements for communications regulators 30 Jun 2003
Solid telecommunications performance in March quarter 30 Jun 2003
Information technology online program to target 30 Jun 2003
Senate blocks media ownership reforms 27 Jun 2003
Labor's misuse of the Senate reaches a new low 26 Jun 2003
Government to introduce Telstra sale legislation 25 Jun 2003
More FIBRE richness for post-production film sector diet 25 Jun 2003
Indigenous communities to benefit from Government's response to Regional Telecommunications Inquiry 25 Jun 2003
Government response to Regional Telecommunications Inquiry 25 Jun 2003
Coalition combines with Independents to stymie wasteful inquiry 24 Jun 2003
Australian venture capital: strong growth in a tough market 23 Jun 2003
Get IT Direct 23 Jun 2003
Senator Cherry misinformed on media ownership 23 Jun 2003
ACCC report on Pay TV competition 20 Jun 2003
Chair of NTN Board reappointed 20 Jun 2003
Senate to consider media ownership reforms 20 Jun 2003
Final direction issued to ACCC on Telstra accounting separation 19 Jun 2003
Broadband growth 'always on' at high speed 19 Jun 2003
Better health and education services for regional Queensland via broadband 18 Jun 2003
High-speed delivery of education and health services to regional WA 18 Jun 2003
Better broadband a boon for western Victorian health service delivery 18 Jun 2003
Postal reform legislation to benefit small business and consumers 17 Jun 2003
Crackdown on SMS spam worth w8ing 4 13 Jun 2003
Broadband research grants awarded 12 Jun 2003
E-businessguide gives small business the online edge 12 Jun 2003
Tanner's half-baked ideas no substitute for genuine policy 11 Jun 2003
Improved TV services for rural and regional Australians 10 Jun 2003
Commonwealth Funds Broadband Networks for Queensland Universities 05 Jun 2003
ABC's support sought for enhanced Parliamentary accountability proposal 05 Jun 2003
Digital Rights Guide to clarify copyright protection for multimedia product 05 Jun 2003
Minister welcomes Yahoo bus to Canberra 04 Jun 2003
Internet, telephone Tool Kits give consumers better information on service choice and safeguards 04 Jun 2003
Audit Office highlights deficiencies in the accountability of ABC news and current affairs 02 Jun 2003
'Rebirthing' stolen mobile telephones to be outlawed 30 May 2003
Federal Government funding commitment to the ABC 100% rock solid 29 May 2003
Moratorium on street posting box removals 28 May 2003
Alston seeks urgent investigation into AM's Iraq coverage 28 May 2003
ABC's multichannelling decision 26 May 2003
Remote Australia gets cheaper postage for medicine, educational material 23 May 2003
School of the Air to beam in by satellite 23 May 2003
Tiwi Islands go online with NTN 20 May 2003
Networking Indigenous Art Centres 19 May 2003
Indigenous communities to get new protection for creative works 19 May 2003
Supply chain innovations, agribusiness assisted by IT Online grants 15 May 2003
Message to the global electronic games industry: Do it Downunder! 15 May 2003
Film Finance Corporation triennial funding confirmed 13 May 2003
Fairer access to sought-after telephone numbers 13 May 2003
Continued commitment to communications, IT, arts and sport 13 May 2003
Ongoing support for Australia's national broadcasters 13 May 2003
Continuation of funding for NetAlert 13 May 2003
Fairer access to sought-after telephone numbers 13 May 2003
Improved access to Government publications 13 May 2003
Review of Cultural Agencies-encouraging best practice 13 May 2003
New arrangements for the Australian Film Commission and ScreenSound Australia 13 May 2003
New and improved commercial radio services for regional Australia 09 May 2003
Broadband direction to spur competition in key sectors 09 May 2003
Strong results show health of Australia's telecommunications market 08 May 2003
New agreement smooths path for venture capital partnerships 08 May 2003
Alston opens PeopleSoft Global Support Centre in Sydney 07 May 2003
New high level industry group to identify investment opportunities and sell Australia's ICT capabilities internationally 07 May 2003
Secrets of Australian IT Innovation competition launched 07 May 2003
Minister announces formation of digital radio study group 06 May 2003
A new director for the ABC 02 May 2003
OECD report acclaims Australian success in generating growth from ICT usage 02 May 2003
Reappointment to SBS Board 01 May 2003
Opening of 90East Secure Data Centre 01 May 2003
Measure to help ensure diversity and competition 30 Apr 2003
Leading US companies join the global fight against spam 30 Apr 2003
Ricoh recognised for ICT industry development 30 Apr 2003
New NICTA/IBM joint venture kicks off improved industry/research links 30 Apr 2003
Tanner's ABC appointments stunt an unnecessary ruse 24 Apr 2003
Report shows Australia can win in the global ICT industry 17 Apr 2003
NICTA CEO appointed 16 Apr 2003
Anti-spam laws proposed in new report 16 Apr 2003
Government releases framework for future development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry 15 Apr 2003
New Round of ACS Foundation ICT Scholarships Welcomed 10 Apr 2003
Australian IT writers get it grossly wrong again 10 Apr 2003
Collaboration helps ICT industry development 10 Apr 2003
New centre to help fuel jobs and investment in information economy 10 Apr 2003
ICT industry development takes a Logical step 09 Apr 2003
Australia continues to deliver on e-government 09 Apr 2003
$1.6 million for new mobile phone services on Flinders Island 04 Apr 2003
Australian gets it wrong on website redevelopment 03 Apr 2003
Australia a world leader in ICT productivity boost 31 Mar 2003
Major carriers block stolen mobiles 31 Mar 2003
SAS recognised for helping to develop ICT industry 31 Mar 2003
Telecommunications industry chalks up high performance levels in latest ACA report 31 Mar 2003
Labor supports easier access to child pornography 28 Mar 2003
CONSUMERS GET BETTER DEAL ON SOFTWARE AND COMPUTER GAMES 27 Mar 2003
Federation Square-a new home for SBS 21 Mar 2003
Howard Government delivering TV services to regional Australia 21 Mar 2003
New guide to help small business stake claim on Net presence 21 Mar 2003
Government plaudit for EMC's ICT industry development efforts 20 Mar 2003
Australia continues to embrace broadband 20 Mar 2003
Draft direction on Telstra accounting separation issued for public comment 19 Mar 2003
Government directs ACA on Internet dumping 13 Mar 2003
New push to lure technology investment to Australia 13 Mar 2003
StorageTek lauded for key role in software development and export drive 06 Mar 2003
Improving the telecommunications regulatory regime 04 Mar 2003
Improved mobile coverage for highway travellers 28 Feb 2003
New $129 million ICT Centre of Excellence to help generate 27 Feb 2003
Interactive gambling review background paper released 26 Feb 2003
First Network Reliability Framework public report paints positive phone picture 26 Feb 2003
Broadband boost for Tasmanian health and education services 25 Feb 2003
Tanner a hypocrite on Telstra investments 24 Feb 2003
ACS Employment Survey 20 Feb 2003
Agencies explore challenges of Open Source Software 18 Feb 2003
Labor continues desperate and deluded Post scare campaign 18 Feb 2003
Funding boost for rural and regional TV services 12 Feb 2003
Tanner's humiliating backdown on structural separation 06 Feb 2003
Australia Post - helping small business do business 24 Jan 2003
Report advocates a coordinated national broadband strategy 22 Jan 2003
Government to probe impact of interactive gambling controls 16 Jan 2003
New Deputy Chairman of Australia Council appointed 15 Jan 2003
New Director for Questacon 09 Jan 2003
New framework to improve Telstra phone service reliability 03 Jan 2003
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Don't reward free-riders by buying fake CDs for Christmas 23 Dec 2002
Government approves funding for television services 23 Dec 2002
Strong September quarter performance from telecommunications industry 20 Dec 2002
$42.5 MILLION FOR BANDWIDTH DEVELOPMENT 20 Dec 2002
Australia leads world in new wireless broadband roll-out 19 Dec 2002
Lucent recognised for industry development 18 Dec 2002
New satellite coverage for Australia 18 Dec 2002
Government targets e-business priorities 12 Dec 2002
Consumers benefit from improved telecommunications competition 11 Dec 2002
Government welcomes inquiry into structural separation of Telstra 11 Dec 2002
Coalition supports arts funding for all Australians 10 Dec 2002
Government introduces enhanced telecommunications competition regime 10 Dec 2002
New ICT Research Centres a welcome development 10 Dec 2002
Lucas trip a waste of avgas 09 Dec 2002
Computer Associates recognised for industry development 06 Dec 2002
Australian computer games industry in healthy shape 06 Dec 2002
GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS REPORTS 06 Dec 2002
Emeritus winners named in Visual Arts/Crafts funding round 06 Dec 2002
BITS Incubator Program 2001-02 Annual Report 05 Dec 2002
Government encourages datacasting trials 05 Dec 2002
Lundy spam paper a lazy rehash 05 Dec 2002
Kyocera Mita recognised for industry development 04 Dec 2002
Labor's New Year disaster plan 04 Dec 2002
Continued strong growth in broadband take-up 02 Dec 2002
Extension of TCW to outer metropolitan areas 29 Nov 2002
ACS ICT trade deficit report highly misleading 29 Nov 2002
APC recognised for industry development 27 Nov 2002
Shared effort needed to bridge the digital divide 27 Nov 2002
Government funds new and improved TV services 27 Nov 2002
Philips recognised for industry development 26 Nov 2002
Minolta recognised for developing local expertise 25 Nov 2002
Australia making strong progress in the information economy 22 Nov 2002
Cisco recognised for industry development 22 Nov 2002
Government welcomes new boost to high speed Internet access 20 Nov 2002
Young Australians at international ICT forum 19 Nov 2002
Senator Lundy's website woes worsen 15 Nov 2002
Government welcomes passage of community television legislation 15 Nov 2002
Government delivers on postal reform 14 Nov 2002
Quantum leap for NSW and NT education networks 14 Nov 2002
Meg Lees' proposals on media ownership legislation a welcome step 14 Nov 2002
E-BUSINESS, BETTER BUSINESS 14 Nov 2002
Government welcomes new Telstra low-income proposals 13 Nov 2002
RESOLUTION OF PAY TELEVISION AGREEMENTS 13 Nov 2002
Government welcomes reduced timeframes on new rural phone connections 13 Nov 2002
Australian Telecommunications 2002 12 Nov 2002
Minister releases ACA report on Fortitude Valley exchange 12 Nov 2002
BETTER SERVICES, BETTER GOVERNMENT 11 Nov 2002
Protecting consumers from Internet dumping 08 Nov 2002
Report of the Regional Telecommunications Inquiry 08 Nov 2002
Investigation into Fortitude Valley Exchange 05 Nov 2002
Lindsay Tanner Not Understanding 05 Nov 2002
Sunday Program 3 November 2002 04 Nov 2002
Postal Industry Ombudsman-Discussion Paper 31 Oct 2002
Australia's Information Economy is built for business 23 Oct 2002
The Federal Government's ICT Flagship Sets Sail 22 Oct 2002
Government to provide certainty for community television services 22 Oct 2002
New online services for regional NSW towns 18 Oct 2002
Kingsley Football Club candlelight ceremony to be telecast and webcast 17 Oct 2002
A BLAST for Australian ICT R&D 17 Oct 2002
Telecommunications - Bali Terrorist Attack 16 Oct 2002
Government approves funding for Television Services 16 Oct 2002
Australian Advanced Computing Network Lights Up-GrangeNet 16 Oct 2002
HDTV election commitments to be implemented 15 Oct 2002
Nominations for the Telstra Board 15 Oct 2002
Information Technology Online Program To Target B2B Priorities 14 Oct 2002
SecureNet Achieves Gatekeeper Accreditation As A Certification Authority 14 Oct 2002
Alston meets Ericsson executives in Stockholm 05 Oct 2002
Telecommunications report shows continuing high levels of performance 27 Sep 2002
Internet content review issues paper 27 Sep 2002
Budde Comments On Telco Legislation Without Foundation 26 Sep 2002
Warming to Wollongong about Lindsay Tanner 26 Sep 2002
WA Government forced to perform embarrassing backflip on ICT Industry Development 25 Sep 2002
Fujitsu recognised for ICT industry development activities 25 Sep 2002
Tanner wrong on ACCC powers over telcos 25 Sep 2002
Government boost to telecommunications competition 24 Sep 2002
Media ownership amendments 24 Sep 2002
ICT skills projects for Tasmania 23 Sep 2002
Wireless regulation encourages innovation 20 Sep 2002
Government approves funding for Television Services 20 Sep 2002
Labor's by-election Telstra stunt blows up in Tanner's face 20 Sep 2002
Crean's desperate attempt to win Cunningham will cost phone users 19 Sep 2002
Priority phone services 17 Sep 2002
Telstra surveys must ask the right questions 13 Sep 2002
Australia Connects to Broadband at High-Speed 10 Sep 2002
Independents must release their survey questions to determine whether they misrepresent the Coalition's position on Telstra 30 Aug 2002
Tanner must desist making false claims in relation to Telstra 30 Aug 2002
ACCC decision to boost broadband competition 30 Aug 2002
WA Labor Government telecommunications inquiry a politically motivated waste of taxpayers' money 28 Aug 2002
Commencement of high definition television quota 27 Aug 2002
ABA Report on Regional Television Local News 27 Aug 2002
Government approves funding for Television Services 26 Aug 2002
Lindsay Tanner Must Come Clean on His Plans for Telstra 23 Aug 2002
Farmers benefit enormously from Coalition commitment to telecommunications 23 Aug 2002
Internet safety for Australians continues to grow 21 Aug 2002
ACT crackdown a timely warning to all Pay TV pirates 21 Aug 2002
Please get your facts right on Telstra, Mr Windsor 20 Aug 2002
Bringing SBS television to regional Australia 20 Aug 2002
Senator Lundy takes 'full responsibility' for misleading Website 19 Aug 2002
2-way Satellite Internet offer for remote areas 16 Aug 2002
Regional Telecommunications Inquiry 16 Aug 2002
Mobiles initiative a TSI milestone 15 Aug 2002
Mobile coverage for Thursday Island and the Cape 14 Aug 2002
Broadband for small business - always open for eBusiness 07 Aug 2002
Review of the roles of the ABA and the ACA 05 Aug 2002
Easier Internet choices for consumers 05 Aug 2002
Tanner misrepresenting the facts 01 Aug 2002
Greater exposure for dance touring 01 Aug 2002
Public comment sought on Spam Report 01 Aug 2002
Arts funding boost for the Northern Territory 31 Jul 2002
Cheaper calls for remote Australia 31 Jul 2002
Small business reaping eBusiness rewards 30 Jul 2002
Bob Carr supports Federal Government on Telstra 30 Jul 2002
Telephone service guarantees for all Australians 29 Jul 2002
Warning to Newcastle 24 Jul 2002
Labor MPs expose Crean's lack of leadership on Telstra 22 Jul 2002
Federal Government satellite phone subsidy starts 22 Jul 2002
Government approves funding for Television Services 22 Jul 2002
Information technology online program to target strategic e-Business priorities 22 Jul 2002
Major boost for NSW health and education networks 18 Jul 2002
Major investment for Queensland health and education networks 18 Jul 2002
Major investment for Northern Territory and NSW education network 18 Jul 2002
Major investment for Western Australian health and education networks 18 Jul 2002
Major boost for Victorian health networks in the Grampians 18 Jul 2002
Major boost for Tasmanian health and education networks 18 Jul 2002
Major boost for South Australian education networks 18 Jul 2002
Groundbreaking Network Reliability Framework 16 Jul 2002
Online authentication-a guide for government managers 16 Jul 2002
Trusting the internet - a small business guide to E-security 16 Jul 2002
Labor would sell Telstra just like it sold the Commonwealth Bank 15 Jul 2002
More rural communities to receive improved mobile phone coverage 12 Jul 2002
Future-Proofing of Telecommunications Services In Regional Australia 12 Jul 2002
Delivering television services to regional Australia 11 Jul 2002
Regional NSW towns to benefit from online technology 05 Jul 2002
Government continues to fuel the growth in eBusiness 04 Jul 2002
Business and arts working for and with the community 03 Jul 2002
Spirit of cooperation benefits communities in regional Australia 03 Jul 2002
Telstra network upgrade funding a bonus for rural Australia 01 Jul 2002
NTN delivers mobile coverage to Tara Shire 01 Jul 2002
2-way Satellite Internet offer for remote areas 28 Jun 2002
Report shows strong rural performance despite difficult conditions 28 Jun 2002
Australia continues to lead the way in E-Government 27 Jun 2002
Alston statement on Telstra wrongly interpreted 26 Jun 2002
Labor's telecommunications kangaroo court 25 Jun 2002
Lindsay Tanner must come clean on the demise of his Telstra paper 25 Jun 2002
ACCC announcement on proposed Foxtel/Optus agreement 21 Jun 2002
Towns get better mobile coverage 21 Jun 2002
Reappointment of ACA Chairman 21 Jun 2002
Chair of NTN Board reappointed 21 Jun 2002
Simplified ICT procurement arrangements to assist SMEs 21 Jun 2002
ACCC finds spurt in broadband use 20 Jun 2002
Federal funding for post-production bandwidth aggregation bears fruit 19 Jun 2002
Minister welcomes launch of Telstra Broadband Fund 18 Jun 2002
New Melbourne headquarters for SBS 18 Jun 2002
Wireless broadband bursts into Sydney 18 Jun 2002
APEC Ministerial Meeting on the Telecommunications and Information Industry, Shanghai 14 Jun 2002
New broadband network for Geelong 13 Jun 2002
WirelessWest-improving mobile phone coverage in WA 12 Jun 2002
Australian piracy rates among lowest in the world 11 Jun 2002
Paul Lucas yet to score 31 May 2002
APEC Action on E-security 30 May 2002
Creative Industries Cluster Study report 30 May 2002
Appointment of Russell Balding as Managing Director of the ABC 29 May 2002
"Government Spends $4.3b on IT&T" 28 May 2002
2-way Satellite Internet offer for remote areas 28 May 2002
BITS company signs defence contract 28 May 2002
Increased choice for regional Internet users 24 May 2002
Tanner's own paper exposes the lunacy of Labor's Telstra position 23 May 2002
Government announces winning bid for ICT Centre of Excellence 22 May 2002
New online services for parents exporters and homebuyers 21 May 2002
Federal Government satellite handset subsidy plus progress report on TSI initiatives 21 May 2002
Senator Lundy caught out endorsing ageist remarks on IT training 21 May 2002
Boost for Tasmania-TIGERS program extended 21 May 2002
New appointments to SBS Board 20 May 2002
$20 million Tasmania bio-informatics centre 20 May 2002
A guiding hand through digital rights management 20 May 2002
More not less diversity from media ownership reforms 17 May 2002
Strong Federal commitment to ICT 15 May 2002
Senator Lundy wrong, wrong and wrong again 15 May 2002
Government acts on priority phone services 15 May 2002
New solutions for TV black spots 14 May 2002
Meeting the telecommunications needs of remote Indigenous communities 14 May 2002
A bright future for Australia's communications, arts and sport sectors 14 May 2002
Regional and remote Australia benefits from Budget 14 May 2002
Government approves funding for New Television Services 09 May 2002
Mark Westfield 09 May 2002
Government approves funding for New Television Services 09 May 2002
Like chalk and cheese on media ownership 08 May 2002
BITS incubator companies named as rising stars 07 May 2002
Unexpected high telephone bill regulations released for public comment 01 May 2002
Increased growth from information economy if barriers are overcome 29 Apr 2002
Xylogy graduates from BITS Incubator Program 29 Apr 2002
Australia Post's proposed increase in the standard letter rate 26 Apr 2002
New members for Framework for the Future Steering Committee 25 Apr 2002
Telecommunications regime to be made more competitive 24 Apr 2002
No Government plans for Telstra structural separation 24 Apr 2002
Simon Crean's urgent need for a telecomms tutorial 23 Apr 2002
Consumers to benefit from Telstra price caps 22 Apr 2002
Australians major users of new technology 22 Apr 2002
Steve 'do nothing' Bracks must start putting Victoria first 22 Apr 2002
Bracks Government's long overdue but vacuous regional telecommunications statement 22 Apr 2002
Microsoft hails Australia as a world-leader in ICT sector growth 17 Apr 2002
Bits incubator company wins software award 17 Apr 2002
Tanner totally wrong on phone line rental charges 17 Apr 2002
New Chairman of the Australia Council 16 Apr 2002
Misrepresentation concerning Dr Terry Cutler 15 Apr 2002
Lucent's local 3G innovation success 15 Apr 2002
Chairman of the Australia Council steps down 12 Apr 2002
Minister welcomes final stage of TransACT broadband rollout 11 Apr 2002
Bracks shifts higher charges onto schools and parents 11 Apr 2002
Regional health and education online 10 Apr 2002
Keeping Spam In The Can 09 Apr 2002
Improved mobile phone coverage for towns in regional Australia 05 Apr 2002
GrangeNet leads to the next generation of Internet services 05 Apr 2002
Wireless Broadband Terms Of Reference 04 Apr 2002
ABC and SBS services protected with ntl sale - Fact sheet 04 Apr 2002
Government approves funding for New Television Services 04 Apr 2002
Alston calls on broadcasters and AFL to reconfirm commitment to maintaining free-to-air television coverage 03 Apr 2002
Improved mobile coverage for North Queensland 03 Apr 2002
Safer highways for travellers 02 Apr 2002
Crean must say where Labor stands on Tanner's Telstra straightjacket policy 28 Mar 2002
Mr Norman McCann 27 Mar 2002
Family friendly approach to Internet content filtering 26 Mar 2002
New Secure Communications System For Government Agencies 26 Mar 2002
Broadband Advisory Group 26 Mar 2002
ICT Framework For The Future Steering Committee And Terms Of Reference 26 Mar 2002
Report shows improvements in strong telecommunications performance 25 Mar 2002
Inquiry Into Wireless Broadband Technologies 25 Mar 2002
Teletypewriter training program now available 25 Mar 2002
Modernising Australia's media ownership laws 21 Mar 2002
Parliament congratulated for leading the charge for customer focussed eGovernment 21 Mar 2002
Getting online with business 20 Mar 2002
ICT Centre of Excellence Applicants Shortlisted 15 Mar 2002
Cheaper Books and Software 14 Mar 2002
Initial Response to the Investigation by the Australian Communications Authority into the Death of Sam Boulding 14 Mar 2002
Telstra to be Required to Take Immediate Action in Response to the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) Boulding Report 14 Mar 2002
Film tax legislation set to attract big budget films 14 Mar 2002
Ericsson invests in Australia 11 Mar 2002
Deadline extended for public comment on telephone sex services regulations 11 Mar 2002
PricewaterhouseCoopers joins Gatekeeper 06 Mar 2002
Networking the Nation board reappointments 06 Mar 2002
Qld Minister Paul Lucas' hypocritical claims 06 Mar 2002
Proposed Foxtel/Optus Agreement 05 Mar 2002
Internet assistance across Australia 04 Mar 2002
OC Joint Media Statement 04 Mar 2002
Launch of australia.gov.au 28 Feb 2002
$50 Million Broadband Development Fund 28 Feb 2002
m.Net - mobile 3G telecommunications network unveiled 28 Feb 2002
Government Online a success as Australia moves to new era of eGovernment 27 Feb 2002
Broadband Advisory Group 27 Feb 2002
Prime Minister announces ICT Framework for the Future 27 Feb 2002
Shedding new light on boom in photonics 27 Feb 2002
Over 100 ICT start-ups in BITS incubation 25 Feb 2002
Release of sixth edition of Style manual reflects a new age in Australian publishing 25 Feb 2002
Government welcomes launch of SPAN Broadband Xchange 22 Feb 2002
Smart Moves for science in regional and rural Australia 22 Feb 2002
Purchase of NTL 22 Feb 2002
Australian ICT scientist recognised internationally 21 Feb 2002
Government approves funding for New Television Services 20 Feb 2002
Federal Government moves to reduce 'SPAM' 18 Feb 2002
ACA Report shows improved Telecommunications Services 14 Feb 2002
Australia's safer Internet 13 Feb 2002
Telephone sex regulations released for public comment 11 Feb 2002
Tassie incubator opens the education door to Asia 07 Feb 2002
Telstra Easymail 07 Feb 2002
Prime Minister to open World Congress on IT 06 Feb 2002
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Productivity Commission Report on Telecommunications Competition Regulation 21 Dec 2001
Australia's IT innovators in global showcase 21 Dec 2001
Telecommunications Service Standards Continue Strong Performance 21 Dec 2001
National Gallery of Australia appointments 20 Dec 2001
Government offers funding to switch on New Television Services 20 Dec 2001
Australia Post To Deliver Gatekeeper Services 20 Dec 2001
TV Black Spots - Keeping Remote Australia in Touch 19 Dec 2001
Datacasting Services Review - Request for Submissions 19 Dec 2001
Government Continues Support For B2B E-Commerce 17 Dec 2001
Strong Interest in ICT Centre of Excellence 23 Nov 2001
Postal Prices set to soar under secret Labor Plan 05 Oct 2001
Remote, rural and regional telecommunications users quick to respond to www.newconnections.gov.au 05 Oct 2001
$50 million for regional hi-tech health & education and other ICT health initiatives 05 Oct 2001
Government acts to increase SME participation in Government IT contracts 04 Oct 2001
The Business Case For E-Commerce 04 Oct 2001
Appointments to the Australian Postal Corporation Board 03 Oct 2001
Labor lies in Indi 03 Oct 2001
Big Brother: Labor's dirty dozen evicted years ago - Media Release 03 Oct 2001
USO subsidies secured for the next three years 02 Oct 2001
After misleading Stroud has Bob Horne now misled Tuncurry? 28 Sep 2001
Stephen Smith's virtual Knowledge Nation - Another Non-Event 28 Sep 2001
Toorumbee Station first with 2-way Satellite Internet 28 Sep 2001
Stephen Smith Comes Crawling Back 28 Sep 2001
Government Thanks Telstra Directors 27 Sep 2001
Security In The Electronic Environment 27 Sep 2001
Labor's Secret Plans for Australia Post 27 Sep 2001
Don't believe Bob Horne 27 Sep 2001
Warning on Bob Horne 27 Sep 2001
Harvesting the benefits of the Internet 27 Sep 2001
Mobile Number Portability-a benefit for mobile users 25 Sep 2001
Good news for telecommunications consumers in ACA report 24 Sep 2001
Improved Telecommunications Access Regime 20 Sep 2001
Senator Mackay writing cheques she can't cash 20 Sep 2001
EPIcorp opens its doors for business 19 Sep 2001
Telstra's E71 (Maintenance) Database 19 Sep 2001
Dell a 'graduate partner' in ICT development 18 Sep 2001
Noodle Nation - The First 100 Daze 14 Sep 2001
High speed regional networks on the fast track 13 Sep 2001
Connecting the Nation online with www.newconnections.gov.au 11 Sep 2001
Ministers call for ICT Centre of Excellence proposals 11 Sep 2001
National Communications Fund launch 10 Sep 2001
Internet Assistance Program-operating in rural and regional Australia 06 Sep 2001
Software innovation and technology 'on show' 05 Sep 2001
Australia-Ireland Joint Statement on Global E-Commerce 05 Sep 2001
Warning 05 Sep 2001
Government delivers film industry package 04 Sep 2001
auDA to Manage .au 03 Sep 2001
SBS Deputy Chairman Reappointed 03 Sep 2001
Commonwealth Technology Port 03 Sep 2001
New $2.1 million broadband content fund and cluster study for digital content 31 Aug 2001
Continued support for consumer representation 31 Aug 2001
Improving local telecommunications 31 Aug 2001
Calling contributors for a major regional and rural web portal 31 Aug 2001
Faster connections and temporary phone services 31 Aug 2001
Indigenous telecommunications study under way 29 Aug 2001
Australia's Intellectual Property System To Improve 28 Aug 2001
Networking the Nation Board focusing on Far North Queensland 28 Aug 2001
New University Places A Boost For ICT In Australia 24 Aug 2001
Tasmanian SME Companies To Provide Broadband Content 24 Aug 2001
Kim Beazley's Telstra lies 22 Aug 2001
Wireless Internet trials for Regional Australia 21 Aug 2001
Communities Determine Priorities For Improved Mobile Phone Coverage 21 Aug 2001
Telstra Advertising To Mobile Phone Customers 21 Aug 2001
Bob McMullans Loss of Sanity 20 Aug 2001
Labor's rollback leaves Knowledge Notion behind 16 Aug 2001
Australian Qualifying Matches For 2002 World Cup Added To Anti-Siphoning List 16 Aug 2001
CSC Australia commended for ICT development 15 Aug 2001
100 Small Rural Communities Get Banking Boost Through Rural Transaction Centre Extension 14 Aug 2001
Telstra's price changes - Media Release 10 Aug 2001
Tender for improved mobile phone coverage to small towns - Media Release 09 Aug 2001
Hitachi Data Systems recognised for work with Australian SMEs - Media Release 08 Aug 2001
Fast new networks links to North America and Asia - Media Release 08 Aug 2001
RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS REVIEW REPORT- Media Release 08 Aug 2001
ABC Kids Channel - Media Release 07 Aug 2001
Symantec Australia receives national recognition- Media Release 07 Aug 2001
Once again Labor ducks the issue: Kim Beazley's 'Do Nothing Nation' - Media Release 06 Aug 2001
Talk Is Cheap - Very Cheap - With New Internet Telephony Software - Media Release 01 Aug 2001
Reduced call prices from Telstra zoning review- Media Release 01 Aug 2001
Untimed calls at local rates in remote Australia- Media Release 01 Aug 2001
Partnerships for Development recognition as Lexmark comes to Canberra - Media Release 31 Jul 2001
Australians going online Save@Home - Media Release 30 Jul 2001
EDS Australia recognised for ICT investment - Media Release 26 Jul 2001
Internet Assistance Program Advisory Panel - Outcomes From First Meeting - Media Release 26 Jul 2001
McMullan's Malarkey - Media Release 25 Jul 2001
Australian businesses hooked on the Internet - Media Release 25 Jul 2001
Government secure network - FedLink - goes live - Media Release 18 Jul 2001
Who are the true friends of the ABC? - Media Release 16 Jul 2001
Telephone Training Boost For Deaf Or Hearing Impaired Persons - Media Release 16 Jul 2001
TSI Indigenous initiatives underway - Media Release 16 Jul 2001
Review Of Information Relating To Priority Telephone Repairs - Media Release 13 Jul 2001
Internet Assistance Program Advisory Panel - Media Release 13 Jul 2001
Increased consumer protection from Internet dumping, '190' services and phone sex-lines 12 Jul 2001
Australian Communications Authority reappointment - Media Release 11 Jul 2001
New ITOL grants to give another boost to e-commerce - Media Release 10 Jul 2001
Call for comments on legal documents to improve telecommunications services - Media Release 10 Jul 2001
Government takes further steps to boost telecommunications services - Media Release 10 Jul 2001
Reappointment Of Donald Mcdonald As Chairman Of The ABC - Media Release 05 Jul 2001
Fuji Xerox Australia commended for its strategic investment - Media Release 05 Jul 2001
Electronics industry switching on innovation - Media Release 04 Jul 2001
Labors Telephone Hangups - Media Release 04 Jul 2001
Labor's Knowledge Notion - Media Release 03 Jul 2001
LABOR'S SORRY DISCONNECT ON PHONE CALLS - Media Release 03 Jul 2001
Labor's Knowledge Notion becomes Duplication Nation - Media Release 02 Jul 2001
Telecommunications service quality continues to improve - Media Release 02 Jul 2001
Networking the Ngaanyatjarra Lands - Media Release 02 Jul 2001
Tasmanian telecommunications receives further funding - Media Release 02 Jul 2001
Victorian Internet access boosted - Media Release 02 Jul 2001
Networking the Nation $51 million investment in regional Australia - Media Release 02 Jul 2001
NSW receives local call access boost - Media Release 02 Jul 2001
Mobiles for the Territory - Media Release 02 Jul 2001
Telecommunications for the Cape - Media Release 02 Jul 2001
Networking South Australia - Media Release 02 Jul 2001
Adelaide businesses have their say on ICT Centre of Excellence - Media Release 29 Jun 2001
Interactive gaming ban to protect Australian families passed by the Senate - Media Release 29 Jun 2001
Appointments to the Australia Post Board announced - Media Release 28 Jun 2001
Perth businesses have their say on ICT Centre of Excellence - Media Release 28 Jun 2001
Prices down and service levels up - Media Release 27 Jun 2001
Siebel Systems joins Partnerships for Development program - Media Release 27 Jun 2001
'Doctor' Stephen Smith - Media Release 27 Jun 2001
Streamlining the Telecommunications Access Regime - Media Release 26 Jun 2001
Sydney businesses have their say on ICT Centre of Excellence - Media Release 26 Jun 2001
Brisbane businesses have their say on ICT Centre of Excellence - Media Release 26 Jun 2001
Australia continues its top ten information economy performance - Media Release 25 Jun 2001
Stephen Smith can't be believed when he claims Labor won't direct Telstra - Media Release 21 Jun 2001
Stephen Smith has form misleading Australians about the USO - Media Release 20 Jun 2001
The true friends of the ABC must say NO to Labor's plans for tied funding - Media Release 20 Jun 2001
Proposed Government Amendments to Interactive Gambling Legislation - Media Release 19 Jun 2001
Stephen Smith misleads again - Media Release 19 Jun 2001
Bright future for Australian ICT exports to Middle East - Media Release 18 Jun 2001
Dr Terry Cutler new Australia Council Chairman - Media Release 18 Jun 2001
Savings delivered through new call pricing options - Media Release 18 Jun 2001
ICT Discussion Paper - Joint Media Release 14 Jun 2001
Come clean Mr Beazley Which Backing Australia's Ability initiatives would you ditch? - Media Release 14 Jun 2001
Labor's Lies To Regional Australia - Media Release 12 Jun 2001
Appointment To Special Broadcasting Service Board - Media Release 08 Jun 2001
Kim Beazley Condones Labor's Campaign Of Lies #3 - Media Release 08 Jun 2001
Smith gets it wrong yet again - Media Release 08 Jun 2001
Labor To Break Up ICT - Media Release 08 Jun 2001
Senator Mackay confirms worst case scenario for Telstra under Labor - Media Release 08 Jun 2001
Telecommunications Carrier Industry Development Plan Arrangements Discussion Paper - Media Release 07 Jun 2001
Labor's Ignoramus Nation a disaster for Australia's telecoms industry - Media Release 07 Jun 2001
Kim Beazley condones Labor's campaign of lies #2 - Media Release 07 Jun 2001
Labor's Online Rhetoric On The Line - Media Release 06 Jun 2001
Review of the digital transmission of community television - Media Release 05 Jun 2001
Mark Latham Confirms Labor Out Of Touch On Gambling - Media Release 05 Jun 2001
Untimed local calls for all Australians - Media Release 04 Jun 2001
ICT industry development discussion papers - Media Release 01 Jun 2001
Stephen Smith way behind the game on telecommunications access issues - Media Release 31 May 2001
Advisory Panel for ICT Centre of Excellence - Media Release 31 May 2001
Continued Support For Redfern Photonics - Media Release 31 May 2001
Beazley's Dishonest Campaign - Media Release 31 May 2001
Labor confirms end for Networking the Nation - Media Release 30 May 2001
$130 million Advanced Networks to connect Australian innovators - Media Release 29 May 2001
Alston calls on States and Territories to support world-class regional telecommunications - Media Release 29 May 2001
Electronics Industry Action Agenda - Media Release 28 May 2001
Labor to Scrap Regional Telecommunications Programs - Media Release 28 May 2001
No change to Telstra price caps - Media Release 25 May 2001
Government releases detailed response to 17 Besley recommendations 24 May 2001
Mr Beazley must immediately clarify Labor's position on Telstra - Media Release 24 May 2001
Good news for small boat and light aircraft owners - Media Release 22 May 2001
World-class communications and cultural sectors for the 21st century - Media Release 22 May 2001
ABC receives $71.2 million in additional funding in Federal Budget - Media Release 22 May 2001
Mr Beazley must say whether Labor will allow Telstra to sell assets 18 May 2001
Regional Australia endorses Federal Government's telecommunications package 18 May 2001
The Hub of the IT&T Skills Exchange - Media Release 18 May 2001
Stephen Smith - yesterday's news, today's fish and chip wrapper - Media Release 18 May 2001
Labor's double whammy for regional communities - Media Release 18 May 2001
Listening and delivering on better regional telecommunications services - Media Release 15 May 2001
Labor seeks to announce Coalition Policies - Media Release 14 May 2001
Datacasting licence auction cancelled - Media Release 09 May 2001
Australia elbows its way to top of 'e-readiness' ranking - Media Release 09 May 2001
Regional Communications Forum - Media Release 09 May 2001
Growing Internet and Computer Use - Media Release 09 May 2001
Labor still hates regional Australia - Media Release 24 Apr 2001
Extended mobile phone coverage on highways - Media Release 23 Apr 2001
Labor must cease its relentless attacks on Australia's finest national cultural institutions - Media Release 23 Apr 2001
Industry development framework for IT outsourcing - Media Release 23 Apr 2001
Regional Telecommunications - Media Release 23 Apr 2001
USO contestability pilot subsidies announced - Media Release 19 Apr 2001
Government sets USO telecommunications subsidies for 2000-01 - Media Release 19 Apr 2001
NEC graduates from Partnerships for Development program - Media Release 19 Apr 2001
A safer Internet for all Australians - Media Release 19 Apr 2001
Incubatees making waves in Northern Territory - Media Release 12 Apr 2001
Regional Telecommunications - Media Release 11 Apr 2001
75% of Australians opposed to Internet gambling - Media Release 11 Apr 2001
Australian company wins international IT competition - Media Release 11 Apr 2001
Cheaper is still cheaper Bob - Media Release 11 Apr 2001
Labor's ICT job losses - Media Release 11 Apr 2001
High tech incubator underway in the ACT - Media Release 06 Apr 2001
Devastating impact of Internet gambling revealed - Media Release 05 Apr 2001
ACCC Finds Consumers ripped off by Parallel Import Restrictions - Media Release 03 Apr 2001
Building local telecommunications solutions - Media Release 03 Apr 2001
$1.2 Million for E-Commerce grants announced- Media Release 03 Apr 2001
ACA Report on Telephone Service Levels - Media Release 30 Mar 2001
$1.2m Commonwealth Government R&D funding offer - Media Release 30 Mar 2001
Amendments to Information and Communications Technology Tax Laws - Media Release 30 Mar 2001
Information City Victoria officially opens for business - Media Release 30 Mar 2001
False email rumour - Media Release 29 Mar 2001
Additional Government funding guarantees Radio Australia service - Media Release 29 Mar 2001
Labor deserts families on Internet gambling - Media Release 29 Mar 2001
Interactive gambling ban - Media Release 27 Mar 2001
SingTel offer for Optus - Media Release 26 Mar 2001
Boost for Business to Government E-commerce - Media Release 22 Mar 2001
National E-Commerce Scoping Study of the Insurance Industry - Media Release 19 Mar 2001
Alston to spearhead Australian ICT drive into Middle East markets - Media Release 15 Mar 2001
Appointment to the Australian Broadcasting Authority- Media Release 14 Mar 2001
APEC TEL23 Continues Important Work - Media Release 14 Mar 2001
Partnerships for Development certificate presented to Sony - Media Release 13 Mar 2001
Labor's unrelenting attacks on the ABC must stop - Media Release 09 Mar 2001
Extended mobile phone coverage on highways - Media Release 28 Feb 2001
Government welcomes improved phone services for regional customers- Media Release 20 Feb 2001
Regional Australia Creates an Internet Milestone - Media Release 16 Feb 2001
Advanced Networks Program (ANP) Advisory Panel - Media Release 15 Feb 2001
Untimed local calls for remote and rural Australia - Media Release 14 Feb 2001
Departure of Mr Neville Stevens - Media Release 12 Feb 2001
Carping Kate caught out - again! - Media Release 09 Feb 2001
New arrangements for radio high power open narrowcasting services - Media Release 08 Feb 2001
Intellectual Property Guidelines Boost IT Innovation - Media Release 08 Feb 2001
IT outsourcing contractors surpass industry development targets- Media Release 06 Feb 2001
Stephen Smith's media release on Telstra pricing changes - Media Release 06 Feb 2001
Information Security - A Major Priority - Media Release 02 Feb 2001
Over $5 million for expanded mobile phone coverage - Media Release 01 Feb 2001
Over $13 million for local government telecommunications - Media Release 01 Feb 2001
$11.3 Million for Western Australian Networking the Nation projects - Media Release 01 Feb 2001
Smith wrong on claims of increased telecommunications charges - Media Release 31 Jan 2001
Innovation Action Plan boosts Australian ICT capabilities - Media Release 29 Jan 2001
World-class ICT Centre of Excellence - Media Release 29 Jan 2001
Government supports business online - Media Release 29 Jan 2001
Young Australians-Smart Movers - Media Release 29 Jan 2001
Immigration initiatives to attract IT experts - Media Release 29 Jan 2001
Stephen Smith's media release on Telstra pricing changes - Media Release 19 Jan 2001
Major Commonwealth funding for ICT- Media Release 18 Jan 2001
Competition for datacasting services to be encouraged - Media Release 18 Jan 2001
Major boost to mobile phone coverage in regional Western Australia - Media Release 17 Jan 2001
More support for Government on innovation - Media Release 17 Jan 2001
Review of events on the pay TV anti-siphoning list - Media Release 17 Jan 2001
Government to consult on industry development framework for I.T. outsourcing - Media Release 15 Jan 2001
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New measures to prevent hoarding of radio licences - Media Release 22 Dec 2000
Interactive gambling moratorium commences tomorrow - Media Release 21 Dec 2000
New CEO for the National Office for the Information Economy - Media Release 20 Dec 2000
Australia-India Information Industries Business Network - Media Release 11 Dec 2000
NIIT joins Partnership for Development program - Media Release 11 Dec 2000
Senator Alston to lead business trade mission to India - Media Release 07 Dec 2000
12 month moratorium on new interactive gambling passed by the Senate - Media Release 07 Dec 2000
ACA report shows improved telecommunications services - Media Release 06 Dec 2000
Appointments to the boards of the ABC and SBS - Media Release 04 Dec 2000
New Measures Boost Government Online - Media Release 01 Dec 2000
A $9 million Quantum leap in research funding - Media Release 29 Nov 2000
Federal investment attraction grant helps bring global e-commerce centre to Australia - Media Release 29 Nov 2000
3G auction rules maximise consumer benefits - Media Release 23 Nov 2000
Democrats reveal secret fear of bananas in pyjamas - Media Release 20 Nov 2000
Alston to promote Australian ICT industry in UK- Media Release 15 Nov 2000
Online assistance for small and medium business- Media Release 03 Nov 2000
Security of tenure for radio high powered open narrowcasters - Media Release 30 Oct 2000
King Island to receive mobile phone service- Media Release 27 Oct 2000
Regional Australia to benefit from e-commerce: report - Media Release 26 Oct 2000
Credit cards safe for online transactions - Media Release 25 Oct 2000
Promoting Australia online - Media Release 25 Oct 2000
Healthcare online testing - Media Release 24 Oct 2000
$9 million to Quantum Research Centre - Media Release 23 Oct 2000
Ministers Welcome New IT relationship with India - Media Release 20 Oct 2000
National Museum of Australia appointment - Media Release 17 Oct 2000
Australia to set the scene for ICANN meetings - Media Release 17 Oct 2000
Venture capital funds and the proposed entity taxation legislation- Media Release 13 Oct 2000
Appointment to the board of the ABC - Media Release 12 Oct 2000
Australia's telecommunications services comparable to the best in the world - media release 12 Oct 2000
Government boost for National Office for the Information Economy (NOIE) - Media Release 11 Oct 2000
Markets fail to buy Beazley's line on Telstra - Media Release 10 Oct 2000
Call for Tenders for $150 Million Untimed Local Calls in Extended Zones - Media Release 05 Oct 2000
ACA Advice on USO Subsides Open for Comment - Media Release 05 Oct 2000
Bullant hits the international big-league - Media Release 05 Oct 2000
More Sausage available worldwide - Media Release 04 Oct 2000
Appointment of ABC deputy chair - Media Release 03 Oct 2000
ID Project Register - Joint Media Release 28 Sep 2000
Internet video and audio streaming defined - Media Release 27 Sep 2000
Telecommunication services continue to improve - Media Release 25 Sep 2000
e-Australia: meeting the challenges of 21st century - Media Release 25 Sep 2000
No competition limits in broadband services- Media Release 22 Sep 2000
Calling for submissions on film directors copyright issues - Media Release 20 Sep 2000
Australia in the medals at the technology Olympics - Media Release 20 Sep 2000
Review of Price Control Arrangements on Telstra - Media Release 18 Sep 2000
Partnerships for Development certificate presented to Siemens - Media Release 15 Sep 2000
Alcatel receives Partnerships for Development certificate - Media Release 15 Sep 2000
Major Performing Arts - A stronger future - Media Release 14 Sep 2000
Safety on the net - Media Release 12 Sep 2000
Telecommunications competition going from strength to strength - Media Release 12 Sep 2000
New grant round for information economy Test-IT program - Media Release 11 Sep 2000
Alston launches program to underpin the next generation of the Internet - Media Release 10 Sep 2000
Radio Industry Inquiry- Media Release 08 Sep 2000
Online Content Regulatory Scheme report released - Media Release 05 Sep 2000
Democrat's half baked 'E-Solution' is no solution - Media Release 04 Sep 2000
Telstra's Service Standards 01 Sep 2000
Australian online trade service joins forces with China - Media Release 01 Sep 2000
Will Labor support competition for Internet domain names? - Media Release 31 Aug 2000
Why does Stephen Smith hate regional Australia? - Media Release 31 Aug 2000
Toshiba Boosts Australia's New Economy - Media Release 31 Aug 2000
Labor's parallel imports protectionism hurts small business - Media Release 29 Aug 2000
Film post production forum- Media Release 28 Aug 2000
Online challenge for business- Media Release 25 Aug 2000
Another step towards closing the innovation-to-market gap - Media Release 25 Aug 2000
Report supports removal of restrictions on parallel imports - Media Release 24 Aug 2000
USO contestability pilot areas announced- Media Release 23 Aug 2000
$25 Million Mobile Phones on Highways Tender - Media Release 22 Aug 2000
Using e-commerce with authority- Media Release 21 Aug 2000
Australia leads the way with digital copyright - Media Release 17 Aug 2000
Copyright consultations recognise directors' role in film production - Media Release 17 Aug 2000
Alston welcomes South Australian information economy vision- Media Release 17 Aug 2000
Interactive gambling moratorium legislation introduced- Media Release 17 Aug 2000
Australian company wins major IT award- Media Release 11 Aug 2000
Appointments to the Australian Broadcasting Authority- Media Release 11 Aug 2000
Enhancing a regional presence- Media Release 10 Aug 2000
Tasmania launches into the information age - Media Release 09 Aug 2000
Opening of a broadband eLab- Media Release 09 Aug 2000
Alston welcomes Brisbane - Perth fibre optic cable investment - Media Release 09 Aug 2000
Broadcasts to Asia-Pacific Region - Media Release 09 Aug 2000
Labor's Knowledge Notion is a Poisoned Potion - Media Release 04 Aug 2000
Labor's Knowledge Notion - A two-word clich?utsourced to a Taskforce - Media Release 04 Aug 2000
Progress in Australia's digital Information Economy - Media Release 04 Aug 2000
ABA Inquiry into commercial radio - Media Release 03 Aug 2000
Automatic CSG payments to phone customers- Media Release 01 Aug 2000
Innovation in the IT&T sector - Media Release 31 Jul 2000
Glowing IT&T endorsement for Government - Media Release 31 Jul 2000
Nortel's new investment in Australia - Media Release 26 Jul 2000
Partnerships for Development certificate presented to Nortel networks - Media Release 24 Jul 2000
Video and Audio Streaming- Media Release 21 Jul 2000
New round of grants for ITOL program - Media Release 17 Jul 2000
Melbourne IT monopoly claims incorrect - Media Release 14 Jul 2000
Increased competition from 3.4 Ghz spectrum band - Media Release 14 Jul 2000
auDA/Melbourne IT Licence Agreement - Media Release 12 Jul 2000
Accelerated rollout of SBS TV to 1.2 million regional viewers - Media Release 11 Jul 2000
Australian Internet users to have a say - Media Release 11 Jul 2000
Alston thanks NOIE CEO for important contribution - Media Release 10 Jul 2000
Study into interactive gambling ban - Media Release 07 Jul 2000
New media arts fund appointments - Media Release 07 Jul 2000
Alston adds 2006 world cup soccer to anti-siphoning list - Media Release 04 Jul 2000
Success Of Digital TV Will Rely On Consumer Choice - Media Release 30 Jun 2000
Seventh Ministerial meeting of the Online Council - Media Release 30 Jun 2000
Tougher Phone Standards Come Into Effect Tomorrow - Media Release 30 Jun 2000
International satellite operator endorses Australia - Media Release 30 Jun 2000
Digital T.V. and Datacasting - Coming Soon - Media Release 29 Jun 2000
Copyright Updated For The Online Environment - Media Release 29 Jun 2000
Partnerships for Development Certificate Presented to KRONE - Media Release 29 Jun 2000
Consumers the winners from reforms to import laws - Media Release 27 Jun 2000
Legislation for moratorium on new interactive gambling - Media Release 27 Jun 2000
Telephone service continues to improve - Media Release 26 Jun 2000
Call for WIPO to wipe out cybersquatters - Media Release 22 Jun 2000
Productivity Commission Reference - Telecommunications specific competition regulation - Media Release 06 Jun 2000
Welcome presence by Telstra in regional Australia - Media Release 06 Jun 2000
Affordable Internet access for rural and regional Australia - Media Release 31 May 2000
$65 million for regional telecommunications projects - Media Release 31 May 2000
Groundbreaking APEC decision on international Internet charging - Media Release 29 May 2000
Proposed moratorium on interactive gambling services - Media Release 25 May 2000
Commonwealth to impose online gambling moratorium - Media Release 19 May 2000
Improving services to regional Australia - Media Release 16 May 2000
Digital Television and Datacasting Legislation - Media Release 10 May 2000
All states agree to boost performing Arts funding - Media Release 10 May 2000
Coalition continues strong record of support for the Arts - Media Release 09 May 2000
Australian communities to benefit from strong communications and cultural sectors - Media Release 09 May 2000
Budget provides secure digital future for ABC and SBS - Media Release 09 May 2000
Major funding boost to the Arts - Media Release 09 May 2000
Assistance for digital television in regional areas - Media Release 09 May 2000
$10 Million regional communications partnership - Media Release 09 May 2000
Online in the Alice - Media Release 08 May 2000
BEAZLEY MUST STATE FEDERAL LABOR POSITION ON GAMBLING - Media Release 20 Apr 2000
States refuse to act on Gambling Explosion - Media Release 19 Apr 2000
Telstra's upgrade of rural phones - Transcript 12 Apr 2000
Beazley hissing in the wind on Telstra policy - Media Release 12 Apr 2000
Government welcomes Telstra's investment in the bush - Media Release 12 Apr 2000
Productivity commission report on broadcasting - Joint Media Release 12 Apr 2000
Alston announces winners in $76 Million social bonus program - Media Release 10 Apr 2000
Alston announces winners in $76 Million social bonus program - Media Release 10 Apr 2000
Bits incubators a uniquely Australian solution to deliver regional benefits - Media Release 10 Apr 2000
Postal Reform will benefit all Australians - Media Release 06 Apr 2000
Private philanthropy for the cultural sector - Joint Media Release 05 Apr 2000
Cultural Ministers' Council - Media Release 05 Apr 2000
National Bandwidth Inquiry Report released - Media Release 05 Apr 2000
E-Commerce grants announced - Media Release 31 Mar 2000
Doug Anthony reappointed Networking the Nation chairman - Media Release 29 Mar 2000
Call for tenders for $150 Million social bonus project - Joint Media Release 23 Mar 2000
Government USO decisions break new ground - Media Release 23 Mar 2000
Stephen Smith plays the man not the ball - Media Release 22 Mar 2000
Bracks must lift I.T. Profile - Media Release 21 Mar 2000
Telecommunications Service Inquiry - Media Release 19 Mar 2000
Public input urged on tougher phone service standards - Media Release 17 Mar 2000
Spectrum Auction boosts competition in Telecommunications - Media Release 16 Mar 2000
Telstra Half Yearly Results - Media Release 08 Mar 2000
Beazley - Rolled Back, Rolled Over, Now Just Rolled - Media Release 07 Mar 2000
Internet Access continues to grow - Media Release 02 Mar 2000
Intelligent Island Board Announced - Media Release 01 Mar 2000
Telstra local call reductions a big win for consumers - Media Release 01 Mar 2000
Higher postal prices under labor - Media Release 01 Mar 2000
Beazley a hypocrite on Telstra Sale - Media Release 01 Mar 2000
$5 Million for New IT&T Skills Institute - Media Release 24 Feb 2000
BITS Incubator Program Advisory Panel - Media Release 24 Feb 2000
Strong Growth in Australian Communications Industry - Media Release 17 Feb 2000
Labor Must Come Clean on Plans For ABC - Media Release 16 Feb 2000
E-commerce underpins growth - Media Release 11 Feb 2000
Telecommunications research grants awarded - Media Release 10 Feb 2000
Australia-Canada Joint statement on Global E-commerce - Media Release 08 Feb 2000
Government Welcomes ABA Report on "Cash For Comment" 07 Feb 2000
Labor cannot escape responsibility for analogue closure - Media Release 17 Jan 2000
Government determined to achieve smooth transition to CDMA - Media Release 14 Jan 2000
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SBS-TV extensions to benefit 1.2 million regional viewers - Media Release 24 Dec 1999
Australian S.M.E. preferred tenderer for large I.T. outsourcing contract - Media Release 23 Dec 1999
New telecom standard to benefit consumers - Media Release 23 Dec 1999
Important information for analogue mobile users - Media Release 23 Dec 1999
New guide helps families manage net access - Media Release 22 Dec 1999
Digital - new choices, better services for Australians 22 Dec 1999
Government welcomes better Telstra performance - Media Release 22 Dec 1999
Government welcomes internet code of practice - Media Release 17 Dec 1999
Government announces $171 million boost to regional funding - Media Release 16 Dec 1999
Major Performing Arts Inquiry final report released - Media Release 16 Dec 1999
Government announces Commonwealth 100% ready - Media Release 15 Dec 1999
Government reforms TV anti-siphoning rules - Media Release 09 Dec 1999
Stronger content rules to boost production industry - Media Release 09 Dec 1999
Australians can't get enough online - Media Release 03 Dec 1999
$25.5 Million for regional telecommunications projects - Media Release 01 Dec 1999
David Hoare's Contribution as Telstra Chair - Media Release 01 Dec 1999
Alston hails new era for investment in IT&T - Media Release 01 Dec 1999
Alston launches $78 million program to assist IT&T industries - Media Release 29 Nov 1999
Australia and Singapore further their relationship in Information and Communications technology - Joint Media Release 26 Nov 1999
Internet content advisory board announced - Media Release 26 Nov 1999
Stokes reappointed to national gallery council - Media Release 26 Nov 1999
Minister welcomes Productivity Commission report - Media Release 23 Nov 1999
E-Commerce: Beyond 2000 report to be released at E-Agenda conference - Media Release 12 Nov 1999
Alston welcomes new head of ABC - Media Release 10 Nov 1999
Online Council - Joint media statement 05 Nov 1999
Alston to visit Britain and U.S. to promote Australian IT&T - Media Release 04 Nov 1999
Telecommunications industry Y2K statement - October - Media Release 29 Oct 1999
Australia at the forefront of e-commerce developments - Media Release 28 Oct 1999
Government delivers better telecommunications for the bush - Media Release 28 Oct 1999
Spectrum limits for 1.8 GHz announced - Media Release 27 Oct 1999
Improved banking services in regional Australia - Media Release 26 Oct 1999
Alston confirms 1997-98 Universal Service cost - Media Release 22 Oct 1999
Online technology use for community groups - Media Release 22 Oct 1999
Business banking on the Internet - Media Release 22 Oct 1999
Victoria urged to recognise importance of IT - Media Release 21 Oct 1999
Boosting Internet access for people with disabilities - Media Release 21 Oct 1999
New postal code of practice - Media Release 21 Oct 1999
First meeting of National Electronic Authentication Council - Media Release 21 Oct 1999
Enter the virtual world of AWABA! - Media Release 21 Oct 1999
A Blount reminder to Kim's conscience - Media Release 20 Oct 1999
Australia's E-health is leading edge - Media Release 30 Sep 1999
Partnerships program takes new directions - Media Release 30 Sep 1999
National bandwidth inquiry discussion paper released for public comment - Media Release 30 Sep 1999
IT&T Ignite careers website - Media Release 29 Sep 1999
Scene set for auction of 1.8 GHZ spectrum - Media Release 29 Sep 1999
Telstra's telephone service must improve - Media Release 27 Sep 1999
IT&T boost for health agencies - Joint Media Release 24 Sep 1999
Minister launches new communications and IT journal - Media Release 23 Sep 1999
Australia - Business as usual over the Year 2000 - Media Release 22 Sep 1999
Business tax changes will boost bandwidth - Media Release 21 Sep 1999
Business tax reforms to foster growth and innovation - Media Release 21 Sep 1999
New e-commerce authentication council members announced - Media Release 17 Sep 1999
Australia-Republic of Korea - Joint statement on electronic commerce - Media Release 17 Sep 1999
New round of grants for ITOL program - Media Release 15 Sep 1999
Massive growth in internet usage - Media Release 07 Sep 1999
Encouraging competition in local telephone services - Media Release 06 Sep 1999
Government supports recommendations of IT&T taskforce - Media Release 03 Sep 1999
Truckies to drive down the E-commerce route - Media Release 01 Sep 1999
AAPT investment in CDMA good news for regional Australia - Media Release 31 Aug 1999
Alston welcomes Hutchison CDMA plans - Media Release 26 Aug 1999
Directory assistance - Media Release 24 Aug 1999
A new affordable mobile network for the bush - Media Release 24 Aug 1999
ACLU president insults Australia - Media Release 24 Aug 1999
Government welcomes Telstra board changes - Joint Media Release 20 Aug 1999
Alston launches consumer guide to banking online - Media Release 20 Aug 1999
Alston addresses digital broadcasting conference - Media Release 19 Aug 1999
Consumers and computer industry benefit from copyright changes - Media Release 13 Aug 1999
High speed, affordable bandwidth - A key challenge - Media Release 13 Aug 1999
Asia Pacific hub for voice and data networks opens in Sydney - Joint Media Release 11 Aug 1999
Appointments to the board of the ABC - Media Release 10 Aug 1999
Year 2000 joint statement - Media Release 06 Aug 1999
Major Performing Arts Inquiry discussion paper released - Media Release 05 Aug 1999
Online vision for telecommunications - Media Release 04 Aug 1999
National Australia Day Council appointment - Media Release 03 Aug 1999
National Museum Council appointments - Media Release 30 Jul 1999
Australia Council appointment - Media Release 26 Jul 1999
More treasures to be kept at home - Media Release 26 Jul 1999
Australia and Singapore strengthen their Information and Communications technology relationship - Media Release 22 Jul 1999
Tax reform implementation to boost E-commerce and services to small business - Media Release 12 Jul 1999
Responses to a strategic framework for the information economy - Media Release 07 Jul 1999
Trade mission to Israel - Media Release 02 Jul 1999
Telstra promises to improve network maintenance - Media Release 28 Jun 1999
Boosting confidence in electronic commerce - Media Release 23 Jun 1999
Senate approves better rural phone services, consumer protection and telecommunications competition - Media Release 22 Jun 1999
Passage of Telstra Legislation - Media Release 22 Jun 1999
Building additional rural networks - Media Release 21 Jun 1999
$120 Million from Telstra sale to go to television fund - Media Release 20 Jun 1999
$158 Million for building on IT strengths (BITS) - Media Release 20 Jun 1999
Regional Australia the big winner from Telstra sale - Media Release 20 Jun 1999
Accessing the Future - The Telstra social bonus - Media Release 20 Jun 1999
Good progress on Commonwealth Year 2000 (Y2K) Preparations - Media Release 16 Jun 1999
Government retains Telstra price caps - Media Release 15 Jun 1999
Government a catalyst for Online Service Delivery - Media Release 15 Jun 1999
Internet credit card payments made easy - Media Release 28 May 1999
Time for some facts on internet content debate - Media Release 27 May 1999
Senate passes Internet Content Legislation - Media Release 26 May 1999
Improving Tasmania's IT&T Skills Base - Joint Media Release 24 May 1999
Protection For Consumers Online - Media Release 24 May 1999
Online Council - Joint Media Release 21 May 1999
Information Industries Investment Strategy - Media Release 21 May 1999
Tasmanian Communities Online Project - Media Release 18 May 1999
Enhancing competition in Telecommunications - Media Release 17 May 1999
Government response to Report on Telecommunications - Media Release 17 May 1999
Major Boost for R&D in Victoria - Media Release 14 May 1999
Budget delivers on Coalition Election promises and more - Media Release 11 May 1999
Tighter controls on telephone sex lines - Media Release 11 May 1999
Export milestone for partnership program company - Media Release 06 May 1999
Alston welcomes Telecommunications Y2K disclosure - Media Release 05 May 1999
Yellow pages survey on E-commerce - Media Release 03 May 1999
Australia's E-commerce Report Card - Media Release 30 Apr 1999
Providing for the future IT&T skill needs of Australia - Media Release 29 Apr 1999
Equality of telecommunications access - Media Release 28 Apr 1999
Arthur Boyd - Media Release 27 Apr 1999
Government welcomes community, industry and bipartisan support for internet regulation proposals - Media Release 27 Apr 1999
Consumers and software industry benefit from copyright changes - Media Release 22 Apr 1999
Alston congratulates Melbourne IT - Media Release 22 Apr 1999
Government tunes in to new Australian music - Media Release 20 Apr 1999
Alston concerned by threats to Internet protections - Media Release 19 Apr 1999
New licences for International Broadcasting - Joint Media Release 19 Apr 1999
New appointments to SBS Board - Media Release 16 Apr 1999
Communications industry on track with Y2K - Media Release 15 Apr 1999
Year 2000 preparedness in the Australian financial sector - Media Release 15 Apr 1999
Year 2000 (Y2K) Agency-Based Public Disclosure - Media Release 15 Apr 1999
$1.5 million to help people with disabilities get online - Media Release 15 Apr 1999
Networking the Nation - Board members reappointed - Media Release 13 Apr 1999
A first for Software Engineering Australia - Media Release 13 Apr 1999
Lundy confirms Labor's opposition to regional telecommunications fund - Media Release 13 Apr 1999
Joint Statement on Year 2000 issues - Media Release 09 Apr 1999
New job opportunities for Tasmania - Media Release 08 Apr 1999
Tendering of the Universal Service Obligation - Media Release 06 Apr 1999
Alston welcomes Victorian and S.A. Y2K Disclosure - Media Release 31 Mar 1999
Serious concern over labor's attitude to Internet porn - Media Release 30 Mar 1999
Telstra service levels - Media Release 29 Mar 1999
Kim Beazley reveals his special rule on privatisation - Media Release 29 Mar 1999
Tax incentives a major boost for cultural sector - Joint Media Release 29 Mar 1999
Alston congratulates S.A. on Year 2000 Legislation - Media Release 26 Mar 1999
Australian company wins major IT contract - Joint Media Release 26 Mar 1999
Government to cap net Universal Service Cost - Media Release 25 Mar 1999
Federal Government welcomes Victorian Y2K legislation - Media Release 25 Mar 1999
Tasmanians reaping the benefits of first one-third sale of Telstra - Media Release 25 Mar 1999
Digital terrestrial television datacasting services - Media Release 23 Mar 1999
Action agenda to capture digital broadcasting opportunities - Media Release 23 Mar 1999
National Transmission Network sale - Joint Media Release 19 Mar 1999
Internet content regulation - Media Release 19 Mar 1999
Australian content on Australian television - Media Release 19 Mar 1999
Improved television services for remote areas - Joint Media Release 18 Mar 1999
CDMA - Ringing in a new era in rural telecommunications - Joint Media Release 18 Mar 1999
Beazley's Senate humbug - Media Release 17 Mar 1999
Commonwealth year 2000 (Y2K) progress report - Media Release 17 Mar 1999
I.T. project saves $100 million - Joint Media Release 12 Mar 1999
10th birthday of the World Wide Web - Media Release 11 Mar 1999
An open letter to regional Australia - Media Release 08 Mar 1999
Getting business online - Media Release 08 Mar 1999
Copyright laws for the 21st century - Media Release 26 Feb 1999
Major performing Arts inquiry invites submissions - Media Release 24 Feb 1999
Copyright changes to help Australian software industry - Media Release 23 Feb 1999
Y2K agreement between Singapore and Australia - Media Release 23 Feb 1999
Alston to lead IT&T trade mission to Israel - Media Release 22 Feb 1999
Labor quietly admits key telstra anti-sale argument is false - Media Release 19 Feb 1999
AAPT bids $66.2 million for 28/31 GHZ spectrum - Media Release 18 Feb 1999
Y2K disclosure legislation passes Senate - Joint Media Release 18 Feb 1999
Online Australia year - Media Release 18 Feb 1999
Government increases level of Y2K disclosure - Media release 17 Feb 1999
Government welcomes appointment of new Telstra CEO - Joint Media Release 16 Feb 1999
Labor condemns ABC to digital backwater - Media release 11 Feb 1999
Y2K Disclosure Legislation - Media release 09 Feb 1999
Changes to electronic procurement arrangements - Media Release 12 Jan 1999
A strategic framework for the information economy - Media Release 07 Jan 1999
Customer service guarantee to be strengthened - Media Release 07 Jan 1999
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National Bandwidth Inquiry: Terms of reference - Media Release 18 Dec 1998
Kerry Stokes reappointed to National Gallery Council - Media Release 18 Dec 1998
Y2K Joint Statement 17 Dec 1998
Y2K disclosure legislation - Media Release 17 Dec 1998
Government to strengthen privacy protection - Media Release 16 Dec 1998
Big opportunities for Australian industry in digital broadcasting - Media Release 04 Dec 1998
Online Australia Day a great success - Media Release 04 Dec 1998
$19 Million helps switch on regional Australia - Media Release 03 Dec 1998
New members for the Council of the National Gallery of Australia - Media Release 01 Dec 1998
Clinton recognises Australia's leading E-Commerce role - Media Release 01 Dec 1998
Agreement on AMPS phaseout in regional Australia - Media Release 30 Nov 1998
Alston launches rural satellite internet trial - Media Release 27 Nov 1998
Alston launches vital new internet tool for parents - Media Release 27 Nov 1998
Australia Council literature and music funds - Media Release 25 Nov 1998
Australia Post board appointment - Media Release 25 Nov 1998
Australian Information Economy Advisory Council - Media Release 20 Nov 1998
The Online Council - Joint Media Release 19 Nov 1998
Death of 'Living Treasure' - Media Release 18 Nov 1998
Australia wins changes to Internet naming regime - Media Relase 17 Nov 1998
Online Australia Day to cater for all - Media Release 13 Nov 1998
Telstra sale - Media Release 11 Nov 1998
Software engineering Australia (WA) launch - Media Release 04 Nov 1998
Family focus for historic Online Australia day - Media Release 03 Nov 1998
New Council Member for National Gallery of Australia - Media Release 22 Oct 1998
Death of Jon Postel - Media Release 20 Oct 1998
Alston welcomes new portfolio responsibilities - Media Release 19 Oct 1998
Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects - Joint Media Release 15 Oct 1998
Government welcomes mid-1999 CDMA start date - Media Release 14 Oct 1998
The universal service obligation cost - Media Release 13 Oct 1998
Release of spectrum will facilitate competition for local telephone services - Media Release 31 Aug 1998
Directors with Regional Communications Expertise to join Telstra Board - Joint Media Release 31 Aug 1998
$1.5 million for community broadcasting contemporary music initiative - Media Release 28 Aug 1998
Information for music retailers in the new business environment - Media Release 28 Aug 1998
Joint Federal/State boost for contemporary music in South Australia - Media Release 28 Aug 1998
$1 million for contemporary music in Tasmania - Media Release 28 Aug 1998
$10 million to assist the development of Australian contemporary music - Media Release 28 Aug 1998
Performing Arts Media Library Pilot Launched Today- Media Release 27 Aug 1998
Contractors selected for construction of Acton Peninsula cultural precinct - Media Release 24 Aug 1998
Dr Helen Nugent appointed Deputy Chair of Australia Council - Media Release 24 Aug 1998
A proposed National Authentication Authority - Media Release 19 Aug 1998
Community Cultural Development Fund - Media Release 19 Aug 1998
Digital Data Review - Media Release 19 Aug 1998
New member for Australia Council's Theatre Fund - Media Release 17 Aug 1998
Price of 45 cent standard letter and local calls will not go up as a result of the GST - Media Release 13 Aug 1998
Government's new tax system recognises special role of the arts - Media Release 13 Aug 1998
New tax system a major boost to Australian IT and communications sectors - Media Release 13 Aug 1998
New competitive opportunities in broadband services - Media Release 13 Aug 1998
ArtsInfo celebrates a year of cultural development opportunities - Media Release 13 Aug 1998
$11.5 million boost for regional telecommunications benefits farm families - Media Release 11 Aug 1998
Online Australia Regional Summits Program - Media Release 11 Aug 1998
Australian National Maritime Museum Council Appointment - Media Release 07 Aug 1998
Tax benefits for donors to cultural organisations - Media Release 05 Aug 1998
NTA brings ABC Radio to Crookwell - Media Release 04 Aug 1998
Sale of the National Transmission Network 03 Aug 1998
Alston announces grants to boost Internet access for people with disabilities - Media Release 30 Jul 1998
Towards an Australian strategy for the information economy - Media Release 29 Jul 1998
Government's policy on Telstra responds to community concerns - Media Release 29 Jul 1998
Australia-ASEAN Project To Preserve Cultural Heritage - Joint Media Release 28 Jul 1998
Confronting the Future: Copyright and the Electronic Image Forum - Media Release 28 Jul 1998
The truth is out : no Labor policies - media release 27 Jul 1998
Performing Arts Media Library Pilot Launched Today - Media Release 27 Jul 1998
$10m capital works boost for VCA - Media Release 27 Jul 1998
Labor's Claytons arts policy - Media Release 27 Jul 1998
More Labor lies on postal services - Media Release 24 Jul 1998
New Member for the Australia Council's Visual Arts/Craft Fund - Media Release 24 Jul 1998
New Members for the Australia Council's Literature Fund - Media Release 24 Jul 1998
The Sale of Telstra - Media Release 22 Jul 1998
Alston announces $12 million boost for Victorian regional art galleries - Media Release 21 Jul 1998
$10 million Package for Contemporary Music - Media Release 20 Jul 1998
Reappointment to Artbank Board - Media Release 20 Jul 1998
Telecommunications grants - Media Release 20 Jul 1998
Australia Post gives stamp of approval to greenhouse challenge - Media Release 16 Jul 1998
Government delivers better postal services - Media Release 16 Jul 1998
Government reforms copyright for packaging and labelling of goods - Media Release 15 Jul 1998
Artists, photographers gain from Copyright Bill - Media Release 15 Jul 1998
Beazley's promise to keep Telstra is a joke - Media Release 13 Jul 1998
Government rejects ARIAs dishonest claims about CD vote - Media Release 13 Jul 1998
Australia Post puts customers first with historic Service Charter - Media Release 13 Jul 1998
Government delivers cheaper CDs - Media Release 13 Jul 1998
Government position on the Telstra sale bill - Media Release 13 Jul 1998
Government will ensure Telstra Board has regional communications expertise - Media Release 13 Jul 1998
Government expands funding for Networking the Nation - Media Release 13 Jul 1998
Government extends untimed local calls to remote Australians - Media Release 10 Jul 1998
Dramatic upgrade for regional mobile phone users - Media Release 09 Jul 1998
Film Australia - Media Release 08 Jul 1998
Australia Council celebrates 30 years of achievements - Media Release 08 Jul 1998
Alston welcomes launch of Community Access Network - Media Release 07 Jul 1998
Minister guarantees support for Community Television - Media Release 07 Jul 1998
Governments digital television bill passes Senate - Media Release 03 Jul 1998
Television retransmission rights - Media Release 02 Jul 1998
Government announces further consultation on moral rights - Media Release 02 Jul 1998
Wait a minute, Mr Postman: mail Labor some facts - Media Release 02 Jul 1998
Parliament approves construction of new facilities for the National Museum of Australia and the AIATSIS in Canberra - Media Release 02 Jul 1998
Labor extends its lies to the Internet - Media Release 01 Jul 1998
Regional Analogue Mobile Phone coverage - Media Release 01 Jul 1998
Alston regrets resignation of Australia Council general manager - Media Release 01 Jul 1998
Celebrating Australia Online - Media Release 30 Jun 1998
New Members for Australia Council Theatre Fund - Media Release 29 Jun 1998
Snowdon barking up the wrong tree on Telstra - Media Release 29 Jun 1998
Kernot tells lies while Schacht advocates further Telstra sale - Media Release 29 Jun 1998
Government acts on Telstra's disappointing service quality - Joint Media Release 29 Jun 1998
New home for Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra - Media Release 29 Jun 1998
Alston accuses Labor of bolstering Hanson's support - Media Release 24 Jun 1998
Alston rejects Hanson on arts funding, questions Labor's stance - Media Release 24 Jun 1998
Nation networked through new regional telecommunications fund - Media Release 24 Jun 1998
Alston attacks Labor lies on Australia Post - Media Release 23 Jun 1998
Government to introduce additional competition and consumer safeguards - Media Relase 23 Jun 1998
Cisco gives Australian students a boost into the Information Age - Media Release 23 Jun 1998
Australia Post services in regional Australia - Media Release 21 Jun 1998
Labor's lies on Telstra reveal true agenda for the bush 19 Jun 1998
New Chairman for National Library of Australia - Media Release 18 Jun 1998
Discussion paper released on putting cables underground - Media Release 17 Jun 1998
National Relay Service contract improves telecommunications access - Media Release 16 Jun 1998
AccessAbility: making it easier for people with disabilities to get online - Media Release 15 Jun 1998
Building the Information Economy - Media Release 11 Jun 1998
Reappointment to Council of National Gallery of Australia - Media Release 10 Jun 1998
Australia welcomes US statement on Domain Names - Media Release 10 Jun 1998
New Appointments to the Australian Film Commission - Media Release 10 Jun 1998
Australia-Malaysia cooperation in E-Commerce - Media Release 09 Jun 1998
Imperial Austria arrives in Sydney - Media Release 09 Jun 1998
New members for Australia Council's Major Organisations Fund - Media Release 09 Jun 1998
Cultural groups benefit through tax incentives - Media Release 09 Jun 1998
Australian content standard to be revised - Media Release 09 Jun 1998
Telstra jobs for Burnie - Media Release 05 Jun 1998
Alston praises the continuing liberalisation drive in APEC - Media Release 05 Jun 1998
Alston calls for a deadline on APEC Internet Financing Study - Media Release 05 Jun 1998
APEC Ministerial Meeting on Telecommunications and Information Industry - Media Release 03 Jun 1998
Communications sector enjoying explosion of growth - Media Release 03 Jun 1998
New Worlds Arrives in Melbourne - Media Release 03 Jun 1998
Two more projects funded through Networking the Nation - Media Release 02 Jun 1998
Australian National Maritime Museum Council Appointment - Media Release 02 Jun 1998
Alston leads Australian delegation to APEC and CommunicAsia - Media Release 31 May 1998
ABC must be accountable to public - Media Release 28 May 1998
Communications Minister meets ABC Board - Media Release 27 May 1998
Bob Brown favours the multinationals over consumers - Media Release 26 May 1998
Grants to Voluntary Cultural Heritage Organisations - Media Release 26 May 1998
Labor's rural deceit revealed - Media Release 25 May 1998
Alston: Spectrum Auction a Resounding Success - Media Release 25 May 1998
Labor sells out young Australians - Media Release 24 May 1998
Appointment to the NOIE Advisory Board - Media Release 22 May 1998
New members for Australia Council Music Fund - Media Release 21 May 1998
New members for Australia Council Dance Fund - Media Release 21 May 1998
Alston approves Universal Service Plan - Media Release 18 May 1998
New digital era for the ABC and SBS - Budget Media Release 13 May 1998
Budget builds on successes in communications and the arts - Budget Media Release 13 May 1998
Cultural sector boosted by progressive copyright reform - Media Release 05 May 1998
Alston announces major electronic commerce awareness campaign - Media Release 04 May 1998
New Media Arts Fund - Media Release 04 May 1998
Major Collection of British Paintings to Tour Australia - Media Release 01 May 1998
New stops on the cultural highway - Media Release 01 May 1998
Cultural Bequests Program: sharing cultural treasures with future generations - Media Release 30 Apr 1998
Australian Multimedia Enterprise limited - Joint Media Release 30 Apr 1998
Copyright reform and the Information Economy - Joint Media Release 30 Apr 1998
Southern Cross replica finds a permanent home in South Australia - Media Release 17 Apr 1998
Tribute to Rover Thomas - Media Release 14 Apr 1998
Better coverage of sport on television - Media Release 09 Apr 1998
Digital Broadcasting a step closer - Media Release 08 Apr 1998
Government to get tough on telecommunications service standards - Media Release 30 Mar 1998
An open letter to regional Australia: Telstra - Joint media release 27 Mar 1998
Federal budget delivers for Canberra - Budget Media Release 27 Mar 1998
Alston to lead the mission to Silicon Valley - Media Release 24 Mar 1998
National Competition Council review into Australia Post - Media Release 11 Mar 1998
Television retransmission rights - JOINT MEDIA RELEASE 10 Mar 1998
Proposed US changes to Internet Domain Name Regime - Media Release 10 Mar 1998
New Worlds from Old-Landscapes revisited - Media Release 06 Mar 1998
New focus for culture online - Media Release 14 Jan 1998
Remote Australia to receive discount on phone calls - Media Release 14 Jan 1998
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Community broadcasting sector wins again - Media Release 24 Dec 1997
Auto industry moves to control electronic pollution - Joint Media Release 23 Dec 1997
Christmas phone calls cheaper than ever - Media Release 23 Dec 1997
Stronger performers' rights considered - Media Release 23 Dec 1997
Appointment to the Australian Communications Authority - Media Release 19 Dec 1997
Appointments to the Bundanon Trust Board of Directors - Media Release 19 Dec 1997
New era for Old Parliament House and National Portrait Gallery - Media Release 16 Dec 1997
New Appointments to SBS Board - Media Release 10 Nov 1997
Untimed local call benefits for regional Australia - Media Release 04 Sep 1997
Two new council members for the National Gallery of Australia - Media Release 01 Sep 1997
Consultants appointed to Film Australia scoping study - Media Release 27 Aug 1997
New Telecommunications regulator established - Media Release 13 May 1997
ABC base funding retained in 1997/98 budget - Budget Media Release 13 May 1997
Parliament House 70th anniversary program announced - Media Release 13 Feb 1997
Copyrites - No. 27/return to index 16 Jan 1997
Australia-Israel cooperation in postal and telecommunications services - Media Release 09 Jan 1997

Ministerial speeches

2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

Title Delivered
Launch of Net Detectives 25 Sep 2003
Opening address to 2003 Congress of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association and launch of AMTA study 25 Sep 2003
Speech to Supply Clusters 7th Annual National Conference 11 Sep 2003
Speech to 2003 Australian International Movie Convention 15 Aug 2003
Launch of IIA Security Portal 14 Aug 2003
Opening of Government Business Workshop and Launch of Selling ICT to Government - A Guide for SMEs 23 Jul 2003
Launch of the Australian Communications Authority Tool Kit 05 Jun 2003
Opening of CeBIT Sydney Future Parc 07 May 2003
Transcript of Doorstop Interview - Transcript 06 May 2003
Speech to Australian Broadcasting Authority Conference 2003 06 May 2003
COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE 2003 Regulating a Converging Environment 30 Apr 2003
Committee for Economic Development of Australia 31 Mar 2003
Opening of Future Parc CeBIT Hannover, Germany 12 Mar 2003
Speech to the ICT World Forum 11 Mar 2003
Keynote Address to Australian Telecommunications Users Group Conference 05 Mar 2003
Mobile Phones On Highways Launch 28 Feb 2003
Official Opening of National ICT Australia (NICTA) 27 Feb 2003
Cisco's Australian Launch of 802.11a-capable 'Aironet' products 27 Feb 2003
Address to Melbourne Press Club 20 Feb 2003
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Announcing the establishment of the Network Reliability Framework 16 Jul 2002
Affordable Internet Services 01 Jun 2002
Speech to ABA Conference 2002 29 Apr 2002
Telstra Price Caps 17 Apr 2002
AFL football coverage - Speech 10 Apr 2002
Speech to ATUG 2002 conference 06 Mar 2002
Speech to ASTRA 2002 conference 22 Feb 2002
Smart Moves Web Site and Phase 1 Tour launch 21 Feb 2002
TOP TOP
Address to CommsWorld breakfast seminar series - Speech 21 Sep 2001
Speech to open Switching Lines - Speech 13 Sep 2001
Announcement of Film Industry Package - Speech 04 Sep 2001
Media ownership doorstop - Transcript 03 Sep 2001
Announcement of Digital Content and Applications Review - Speech 31 Aug 2001
Launch of the ACS Foundation - Speech 14 Aug 2001
Address to the Regional Communications Forum - Speech 15 May 2001
Now 2001 ATUG-CeBIT Forum - Speech 09 May 2001
Door Stop - Subject: Richard Alston on arbitrating Telco disputes - Transcript 19 Apr 2001
NetWorld+Interop & ITExpo/COMDEX - Speech 07 Mar 2001
TOP TOP
Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia - Speech 20 Nov 2000
A Century of Innovation in Australia - Speech 24 Oct 2000
Challenge of the innovation environment - Speech 22 Sep 2000
Australian British Chamber of Commerce - Guest speaker at Australian British Chamber of Commerce lunch - Speech 08 Sep 2000
AIIA 2000 Pearcey Award Dinner - Speech 05 Sep 2000
Launch of stuff-art 2000 - Speech 26 Apr 2000
Internet Industry Association AGM Dinner - Speech 19 Apr 2000
Announcement of successful BITS Incubator Centres - Speech 10 Apr 2000
Communications authority finds Telstra services improve - Media Release 31 Mar 2000
TOP TOP
Q&A Session - National Press Club 06/10/1999 - Transcript 07 Oct 1999
Sex industry's crossed line on phone sex - Media Release 23 Jun 1999
TOP TOP
Datacasting Charge (Imposition) Bill 1998 - Second Reading Speech - Policy 09 Apr 1998
Television Broadcasting Services (Digital Conversion) Bill 1998 - Second Reading Speech - Policy 09 Apr 1998
TOP TOP
Alcatel (The Importance of the Information Industries) - Speech 09 Dec 1997
Federation of Australian Radio Broadcasters - Speech 19 Sep 1997

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