The Department's goal is to help develop a vibrant, sustainable and internationally-competitive broadband, broadcasting and communications sector and, through this, promote the digital economy for the benefit of all Australians.
The Department has four broad areas of focus:
- Transforming the structure of telecommunications
- Switchover to digital television and enhancing the broadcasting sector
- Realising the benefits of the digital economy
- Enabling a good consumer experience
For more information, visit the Department’s website at www.dbcde.gov.au.
Specialties
Policy advice, broadband, online safety and security, digital economy, mobile services, telephone services, radio, television, post

