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Consideration of requests for Technical Capability Notices by the Minister for Communications

This page provides guidance material to support the Minister for Communications consideration of requests from the Attorney-General to issue a technical capability notice onto a designated communications provider.

Australian Broadband Advisory Council—Terms of Reference

The Australian Broadband Advisory Council (the Council) will examine and identify how to maximise the economic and social benefits of ubiquitous broadband connectivity including through increased take up and use of NBN and 5G.

Data and Information Management Strategy 2017-2020

Effective governance and the achievement of corporate and business priorities depends on the Department’s capacity to manage data and information effectively.

Exposure Draft: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Applied Laws Amendment (Fish Resource Management) Ordinance 2020

  Exemptions for passionfruit coral trout  Exemptions for Cocos Malay culture  Exemptions for selling recreational fish 

Safety of mobile phone networks

Mobile phones and other wireless devices are an essential part of the daily work and home lives of all Australians, so it's important for the Australian Government to regulate the industry.

Health research about electromagnetic energy

Electromagnetic energy (EME) is used to send and receive voice, data and video information. Travelling in the form of electromagnetic waves, EME is also known as electromagnetic radiation or electromagnetic fields.