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    eGovernance practice and potential in the local government sector
    Barlow, Sheryl ; CHEN, PETER ; Chimonyo, Janet ; Lyon, Alison ; O'Loughlin, Brendan ( 2003)
    This paper presents initial findings of a research project into the current extent of, demand for, and strategic inhibiters / facilitators to / for the development of electronic governance (eGovernance) in the local government sector in Australia. Undertaken by members of the sector in Victoria, in conjunction with the Centre for Public Policy of the University of Melbourne, the project is will produce a final detailed strategic report by the middle of 2004. Based on the results of survey data collected by members of the project team during 2002-3, this paper argues that the local government sector, as typified by municipalities in the state of Victoria , can be seen to have an interest in a broad range of activities that fall under the rubric of eGovernance as defined within.
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    Will content regulation encourage ISP rationalisation?
    CHEN, PETER (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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    Pornography, protection, prevarication: the politics of internet censorship
    CHEN, PETER (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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    Political Big Brother site masks curious agenda
    CHEN, PETER (australia.internet.com, 2001)
    Outlines some of the interesting characteristics of political campaigning aimed at youth in the 2001 Australian federal election using online webpages.
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    Online regulation: not so ground-breaking
    CHEN, PETER (Communications Law Centre, 1999-06)
    Outlines the core elements of the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Online Services) Act 1999.
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    Australian Adult Industry Censorship Survey 2002 Summary of Findings
    CHEN, PETER (Centre for Public Policy, University of Melbourne, 2002-02)
    Thus summary document presents the findings of a survey of members of the Australian Adult Industry undertaken in the first quarter of 2002. The aims of the research project were to determine the impact of the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Online Services) Act 1999 on commercial operators of adult services and product sales in Australia.Overall, while the total response rate to the survey as was low, sixty respondents participated in the research project, comprised of companies from all parts of the Australian Adult Industry. The research found that, in relation to Internet censorship:* Awareness of the law was reasonably high* Limited action was taken in response to the law* The law had limited impact on the industryIn Addition, with regards to the use of new media by commercial operators: *Website growth rates remain steady *Advertising remains the primary function of adult industry websites*The ratio of eCommerce providers to non-providers continues to rise*Continued growth in eCommerce is anticipated.