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Policy Matrix Table of Contents


This page provides the text of the whole matrix.  Just click on one of the main headings to see all the proposals received so far under that heading.  If you would prefer to read a single, less interactive PDF version, please click here to download the entire policy matrix.

1      Introduction
        1.1.    How to read the matrix
        1.2.    You are invited to contribute
        1.3.    The editing process
        1.4.    To submit your proposals

2      What should be the official objectives?
        2.1.    Statements of general policy and principle
        2.2.    Objects set out in Communications Acts
  
3      Governance and regulation
        3.1.    Overall principles
        3.2.    Regulators
        3.3.    Relations with parliament and government
        3.4.    Consultation, submissions and hearings
        3.5.    Problem-solving, conciliation, arbitration
        3.6.    Complaints and consumer/user remedies
        3.7.    Enforcement of decisions and rules

4      Content of communications
        4.1.    Governing principles
        4.2.    Australian content    
        4.3.    Protection of children
        4.4.    Protection of general public interests
        4.5.    Who should be responsible, and for what kinds of content?   
        4.6.    Content services
        4.7.    Content channels, platforms and networks
        4.8.    Diversity of content channels
        4.9.    Problem-solving and consumer complaints

5      Infrastructure and facilities
        5.1.    Governing principles   
        5.2.    Capacity-building and investment
        5.3.    Use of land and facilities by communications providers
        5.4.    Transitional and restructuring regulation
        5.5.    Communications carrier licensing, if any

6      Spectrum and unwired transmissions
        6.1.    Governing principles   
        6.2.    General rules for spectrum use
        6.3.    Licensing of spectrum use 

7    Connectivity, access and co-operation
        7.1.    Any-to-any connectivity (AAC)
        7.2.    Numbering and addressing
        7.3.    Access   

8    Universal service rules
        8.1.    Governing principles   
        8.2.    Arrangements to deliver universal service   

9    Technical standards
        9.1.    Governing principles   
        9.2.    How standards will be made and varied
        9.3.    What standards will contain

10    Interaction with other laws and jurisdictions
        10.1.    Governing principles   
        10.2.    Australian laws and rules
        10.3.    International reach of Australian rules
        10.4.    Application of international and foreign rules, including treaties
 

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