Handbook

The course focuses on the regulation of electronic communications in Australia. This is a very topical course with current issues including Australian content in the electronic media, the roll out of the National Broadband Network and Internet Governance.  The course will cover the regulation of telecommunications, broadcasting and online services. … For more content click the Read More button below. Introduction to the communications regulatory environment including the regulators, differing regulatory structures and legislation frameworksRegulating communications transmission services (including the Internet) including The technologyThe providers of infrastructure and servicesCompetition and consumer protection Regulating (or not) content services including Planning and licensing of servicesMedia ownership, including foreign ownershipCompetition regulation Convergence – of platforms, of services and implications for media regulation