IT & Communications
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content. Contains information on the Internet, radio and TV, phones and licences for consumers and industry.
Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO)
The Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO), Department of Finance and Deregulation is working to make Australia a leader in the productive application of information and communication technologies (ICT) to government administration information and services. The Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) supersedes in part the former National Office for the Information Economy (NOIE).
Australian High Tech Crime Centre (AHTCC)
The Australian High Tech Crime Centre (AHTCC) provides a national coordinated approach to combating serious, complex and multi-jurisdictional high tech crimes, especially those beyond the capability of single jurisdictions; assists in improving the capacity of all jurisdictions to deal with high tech crime; and supports efforts to protect the National Information Infrastructure.
Communications and Technology for Business
Find information on support and opportunities for business -- especially small and medium enterprises -- in the ICT sectors, along with relevant policy, legislation, reports, research and guidelines.
Communications and Technology for Consumers
Find information on support and resources for consumers of Internet, broadband, telephone and related services -- especially home, small business and rural users.
CSIRO ICT Centre
The CSIRO ICT Centre delivers the enabling power of ICT across many industries. CSIRO is able to innovate in ICT and apply the results for the benefit of Australia, based on their understanding of the needs and problems of the many sectors they work in.
CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences
CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences conducts research in Australia in mathematics, statistics and information sciences and its applications to industry.
Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE)
The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy provides strategic advice to the government on the development of policies and programs for enhancing Australia's broadband and communications sectors and the digital economy, and ensures the efficient and effective implementation of programs.
Equipment Regulation
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is empowered to mandate technical standards relating to items of customer equipment, customer cabling and specified devices.
ICT Procurement
Provides information for Australian Government agencies that are dealing with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sourcing issues. Developed to provide clear and objective information about ICT sourcing, the documents on this site are not policy documents, but tools to support strategic decision-making about ICT sourcing.
Information and Communications - Government community grants
GrantsLINK - your Government community grants site - makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for your community projects from the many government grants that are available. GrantsLINK also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms. This page lists ICT related grants.
National ICT Australia
National ICT Australia (NICTA) is an important part of Australia's innovation system and seeks to generate new opportunities for Australian industry. Their focus is on use-inspired basic research to address the technology challenges facing industry, community, and the national interest.
Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC)
The Privacy Commissioner has responsibilities under the federal Privacy Act 1988 and is able to assist consumers who have complaints regarding the privacy of personal information held by government and business; credit worthiness information held by credit reporting agencies and credit providers; and personal tax file numbers used by individuals and organisations.
Radiofrequency Spectrum
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) plans and manages the radiofrequency spectrum in Australia. It is responsible for compliance with licensing requirements and investigating complaints of interference to services.
Secretaries' Committee on ICT (SCICT)
The Secretaries' Committee on ICT (SCICT) is a strategic, decision-making committee for whole of government ICT use by the Australian Government.
