1997 Communications Research Forum

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Communications Research Forum, 2-3 October, 1997, Old Parliament House, 
Canberra. 

The Communications Research Forum is the premier annual event for the exchange 
of ideas on Communications Policy Research.

The Forum provides a not-to-be-missed opportunity for researchers, 
decision-makers and service providers to come together in a stimulating 
environment for the exchange of ideas, research findings and latest 
developments in communications policies.  Those attending will have an 
opportunity to share information and ideas with those personally involved in 
shaping serious debate on Australian communications and cultural policies.

This year's program builds on the successful format of previous years.  The 
keynote speaker is Prof. Allan Fels, Chairman of the Australian Competition 
and Consumer Commission.  An exciting range of papers has been selected from 
the offerings of respected research practitioners in Australia.  The research 
papers are supplemented with two major policy discussion panels on Australian 
content on Pay TV and Telecommunications Deregulations and USOs.

The Research Round Table is another innovation in this year's program.  Time 
has been set aside to facilitate the exchange of ideas on current research.  
Research practitioners will have an opportunity to make short presentations 
and discuss their current projects with other researchers having similar 
interests.

While conference fees of up to $2000 are commonplace, the $350 fee for the CRF 
must be the best bargain around.  This is an all-inclusive price and entitles 
delegates to attend all sessions over two days, including a sumptuous dinner 
on the evening of Thursday 2 October.  We have gone against trends with a fee 
that is less than that for the 1996 forum. Prices have been kept to a minimum 
to enable the participation of researchers and non-profit organisations.

The Conference commences 9 am Thursday 2 October.  As numbers must be 
finalised for catering purposes, your registration form and payment must be 
received by Thursday 25 September to ensure your place.  Papers will be 
distributed at the forum.

Mail your completed form & cheque for $350 payable to Receiver of Public 
Monies, to:

Communications Research Forum
Bureau of Transport and Communications Economics
GPO Box 501, CANBERRA  ACT  2601

 Substitutions are acceptable but prior notice would be appreciated.

 For further enquiries or registration forms, contact: (61 2) 6274 7817, fax 
(61 2) 6274 6816, email BSeminar@email.dot.gov.au or website 
http://www.dot.gov.au/programs/btce/forum/forum97.htm.  Abstracts of the 
papers are at the website.

The sponsors of the Communications Research Forum look forward to your 
participation.  

Organised by the Bureau of Transport and Communications Economics with the 
assistance of the ANU's Telecommunications and Information Activities Program 
(Centre for Law and Economics) and Graduate Program in Public Policy.