The Multi-Layers of Digital Exclusion in Rural Australia

Sora PARK, Julie FREEMAN, Matthew Allen, Robin Eckermann

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    Abstract

    Despite many policy interventions, Australia’s rural areas continue to be at a digital disadvantage. With the increasing penetration of information and communication technologies (ICT) into all public and private realms, there is a need to examine the deeply rooted digital divide and how it relates to multiple dimensions of infrastructure, services and demand in rural communities. This paper reports findings from a workshop with seven rural local governments from the State of New South Wales, Australia. The findings suggest that rural digital exclusion results from a multi-layered divide where elements of infrastructure, connectivity and digital engagementare intertwined
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication48th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
    EditorsTung X. Bui, Ralph H. Sprague
    Place of PublicationCalifornia
    PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
    Pages3631-3640
    Number of pages10
    ISBN (Electronic)9781479973675
    ISBN (Print)9781479973675
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    Event48th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences - Kauai, Kauai, United States
    Duration: 5 Jan 20158 Jan 2015

    Conference

    Conference48th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
    Abbreviated titleHICSS 2015
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityKauai
    Period5/01/158/01/15

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