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ItemWill content regulation encourage ISP rationalisation?(Communications Law Centre, 1999-05)Discusses the Commonwealth governments policy debates surround online content regulation and possible effects on industry structure and competition in Australia.
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ItemPornography, protection, prevarication: the politics of internet censorship(University of NSW Law School, 2000-03)A short article that discusses the development of internet censorship laws in Australia, the politics surrounding them, and the symbolic nature of this legislative regime.
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ItemPolitical big brother site masks curious agenda(australia.internet.com, 2001-10)Outlines some interesting characteristics of the ALPs use of websites in political campaigning.
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ItemOnline regulation: not so ground-breaking(Communications Law Centre, 1999-06)Outlines the core elements of the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Online Services) Act 1999.
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ItemPlace-based partnerships in Victoria( 2007-07)In recent years, an emergent model of public administration has emphasised ‘joined up’ government and partnerships between government and community as a means of better responding to the complex issues faced by local and regional communities. Building on tentative early steps, the Victorian Government has moved to an enthusiastic embrace of this approach. With a focus on those activities being led by the Department for Victorian Communities, this paper explores the government’s ambitious ‘place’ agenda. Paying particular attention to initiatives such as the Community Building Initiative, Community Renewal, Transport Connections and Regional Management Forums, it explores the common themes, challenges and opportunities arising from the work completed so far. The paper concludes that the move towards a government administration that is able to respond flexibly to the complex demands of local and regional concerns is still in its infancy, and policy is evolving as we learn from the experience of the work that has taken place. While relevant structures may now be in place, it will take some time to develop the potential of this type of approach, as the skills and behaviours required are markedly different to those required in a hierarchical, rules-based system. A significant cultural change—in State Government, local government, and even in the community—will be necessary before we can see the true potential of a flexible, collaborative, partnership-based approach.
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ItemAustralian federalism’s impact on energy efficiency policy( 2002)The Australian constitution makes no mention of energy or environmental matters. Hence the States have assumed responsibility for developing and implementing energy policy. Yet the need for efficient, large-scale markets, together with Australia’s international obligations, demands that a national approach be adopted. Australia’s eight main jurisdictions have acted creatively and cooperatively to deal with these constitutional difficulties. The National Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Program is a successful labelling and standards program that will result in greenhouse savings of 81Mt of CO2 equivalent between 2000 and 2015 at a net economic benefit to the economy. Yet the complex federal structure is clearly hampering the program’s ability to achieve maximum impact, delaying implementation and resulting in confusion for industry. The net result is that greenhouse gas abatement opportunities are forgone and opportunities for greater economy-wide efficiency lost. A more efficient federal system or the introduction of Commonwealth energy efficiency legislation would allow these economy-wide efficiencies to be captured.