Convergence and Australian content: The importance of access

Ben Goldsmith, Stuart Cunningham, Julian Thomas

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Abstract

In the light of new and complex challenges to media policy and regulation, the Austrlaian government commissioned the Convergence Review in late 2010 to assess the continuing applicability and utility of the principles and objectives that have shaped the policy framework to this point. It proposed a range of options for policy change and identified three enduring priorities for continued media regulation: media ownership and control; content standards; and Australian content production and distribution. The purpose of this article is to highlight an area where we feel there are opportunities for further discussion and research: the question of how the accessibility and visibility of Australian and local content may be assured in the future media policy framework via a combination of regulation and incentives to encourage innovation in content distribution.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13-18
Number of pages6
JournalMedia International Australia Incorporating Culture and Policy
Issue number144
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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