Past Programs
Telecomunications - 2008
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The Great Firewall of Australia
30/10/2008
The federal government in Australia wants to put in place a nationwide filter on the internet. Critics say it will lead to greater censorship and will be plagued by technical difficulties. So what sorts of sites will be banned by the government and who will make decisions about what Australians will be allowed to view online?
Net neutrality
29/05/2008
Earlier this month a Bill was introduced into the US House of Representatives in an effort to enshrine in law the idea of 'net neutrality'. And across the border in Canada this week, a rally was held outside the national parliament in support of the concept. So what's it all about?
The (non)Communication Minister
17/04/2008
Some in the Australian media are wondering why the communications minister, Stephen Conroy, appears so short on detail and reticent to do interviews.
Recently, The Australian's Mark Day accused the minister of a con job over the release of a digital TV conversion package that looks remarkably like the previous government's effort, except with a new set of clothes.
The minister declined our invitation for an interview (repeatedly). In his place here's Mark Day and Crikey's media writer, Margaret Simons.
The wide world of widgets
27/03/2008
Widgets have begun taking over the internet. But what exactly is a widget and how do they work? Niall Kennedy is a widget fanatic. He's also a communications consultant based in California.
The search engine shuffle
27/03/2008
Google last week announced it's beefing up its presence in Australia with a new headquarters, and it's seeking to grow in a whole range of areas. Meanwhile, in another online universe, Microsoft appears to be still actively stalking the second-tier search engine company Yahoo. What's it all about? Here's communication strategy consultant Ross Dawson.
Does digital radio have a future?
06/03/2008
Rolling out digital radio. Just why are Australian radio networks so keen on the introduction of digital radio when the main commercial operator in the UK has been busy scaling back?
'On the Record' with Graeme Samuel
14/02/2008
In the first of our 'On the Record' series of interviews for 2008 we speak to Graeme Samuel, Chairman of the ACCC - the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
The Murdoch-Packer deal
14/02/2008
Media and business writer Glenn Dyer updates us on the proposed $3.3 billion media deal between Lachlan Murdoch and James Packer.
