This inquiry was self-referred on 12 November 2009.
The Standing Committee on Broadband in Rural and Regional Services will inquire
and report into the benefits and opportunities for rural and regional
communities of having access to telecommunications (including broadband) and
other technology services with a particular focus on:
(a) improving government services and efficiency in service delivery, including
in the areas of education, health and justice services
(b) improving the level of engagement of rural and regional communities in
public life through new technologies
(c) investigating the potential economic benefits from new technology on
commercial and business opportunities in rural and regional communities.