[LINK] Digital television switchover discussion paper
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stephen at melbpc.org.au
Thu Jun 5 00:22:12 AEST 2008
Media Release
Digital television switchover discussion paper
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy,
Senator Stephen Conroy, today announced the release of a discussion paper
covering a legislative framework for the digital television switchover.
The discussion paper proposes legislative amendments required to develop
a phased, region-by-region timetable to deliver the switchover to digital
television, Senator Conroy said.
Providing greater flexibility in the legislation is an important factor
in implementing a switchover timetable that addresses the various issues
affecting digital switchover in Australia.
This is another strong step towards meeting the Government's election
commitment to achieve digital television switchover by the end of 2013,
Senator Conroy said.
The discussion paper canvasses options as to how a switchover timetable
should be implemented and managed to ensure Australia meets the 31
December 2013 digital switchover deadline.
The details of the switchover timetable are subject to continuing
consultations between the Digital Switchover Taskforce, the Australian
Communications and Media Authority and relevant stakeholders through the
Industry Advisory Group.
Submissions to the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital
Economy are due by 4 July 2008. The discussion paper is available on the
Department's website at www.dbcde.gov.au.
Date: 4 June 2008
Contact: Tim Marshall 0408 258 457
http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/media_releases/2008/042
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