Cameron Roberts

The software piracy rate in Australia has increased, placing it ahead of the U.S., U.K. and New Zealand, according to the Business Software Alliance (BSA).

Broadband is finally showing signs of taking off in Australia, as providers and industry analysts report significant growth in subscriptions to wireless, cable and asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) services across the country. This is despite only eight per cent of Internet users having a broadband connection.

The upcoming New South Wales election on March 22 has prompted both the incumbent Labor Government and the opposition to indulge in yet another round of promises to boost the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.

Internet users across Australia are increasingly using broadband services, but the growth of take-up is slowing, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

The Australian government has told the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) to implement safeguards for consumers against unexpected high telephone bills and Internet dumping.

The Commonwealth Government has opened a new research commercialization and education training center in Sydney, to be run by the recently established industry group, National Information and Communications Technology Australia (NICTA).

The Commonwealth Government has opened a new research commercialization and education training center in Sydney, to be run by the recently established industry group, National Information and Communications Technology Australia (NICTA).