The Communications report 2016–17 fulfils multiple legislative obligations under the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 (ACMA Act). These include the requirement that the ACMA reports to the Minister for Communications on the telecommunications industry and matters affecting consumers of carriage services, conducts research on community attitudes to broadcasting programs, and advises the minister on service and industry trends in the broadcasting and internet industries and content services.
The key themes to emerge in this year’s Communications report are expanding digital connectivity, with an ever-increasing demand for, and use of, content and services.
Release date
November 2017
