[LINK] Fwd: MR4/2012: ACMA starts a discussion on the future of digital free-to-air television [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Antony Barry tony at tony-barry.emu.id.au
Sun Feb 5 13:28:49 AEDT 2012



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> From: media at acma.gov.au
> Date: 23 January 2012 10:41:13 AM AEDT
> To: <tony at tony-barry.emu.id.au>
> Subject: MR4/2012: ACMA starts a discussion on the future of digital free-to-air television [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
> Reply-To: blake.murdoch at acma.gov.au
> 
> 23 January 2012
> 
> ACMA starts a discussion on the future of 
> digital free-to-air television
> 
> The Australian Communications and Media 
> Authority is considering the future 
> technological evolution of free-to-air 
> television after the transition to digital 
> television is complete.
> 
> Following decades of stability in television 
> technology, Australia took a giant step in 
> 2001 with the adoption of what was then state 
> of the art digital television. The transition 
> provides us with crisp, clear images, quality 
> sound, multi-channels and features such as 
> high definition, electronic program guides 
> and parental lock.
> 
> The technology that underpins this system 
> continues to evolve. Improvements in 
> transmission technologies, data compression 
> and new physical characteristics of receivers 
> such as 3D and ultra high definition screen 
> formats might offer attractive features or 
> more channels of entertainment in future.
> 
> ‘The ACMA is seeking to garner industry and 
> community comment on the future evolution of 
> digital terrestrial television,’ said ACMA 
> Acting Chairman, Richard Bean.
> 
> ‘We’re interested in the drivers of future 
> technological change. Starting the discussion 
> now means the ACMA can consider what, if any, 
> action it might take in the short term to 
> assist in delivering benefits over the next 
> decade and beyond,’ Mr Bean said.
> 
> Copies of the paper and further background 
> information are available on the ACMA's 
> website. Submissions to the discussion paper 
> close on 30 March 2012.
> 
> For more information or to arrange an 
> interview please contact: Blake Murdoch, 
> Acting Media Manager, on (02) 9334 7817, or 
> media at acma.gov.au.
> 
> # # #
> 
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> broadcasting, the internet, 
> radiocommunications and telecommunications. 
> The ACMA’s strategic intent is to make 
> communications and media work in Australia’s 
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