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Communications & the Arts

The arts, creative artists and the cultural experiences they provide are vital to our social wellbeing, economy and cultural life. The Greens believe in supporting and promoting Australian artists and protecting their work.

The Greens recognise the opportunity and the challenge posed by the arrival of digital media and will consult with the artistic community to determine the appropriate balance between protection and creative freedom.

ABC and advertising online

Estimates Transcripts | Spokesperson Scott Ludlam
Monday 15th December 2008, 5:47pm

Senator Ludlam asked:

How many contracts have been signed with host websites where advertising will be wrapped around ABC content?

Regional Roll-Out Essential for Broadband Success

Media Release | Spokesperson Scott Ludlam
Monday 15th December 2008, 12:54pm

The Greens say the Federal Government must only award the tender for its broadband plan to a company that guarantees coverage in the regions, following the announcement of Telstra's exclusion this morning.

"In opposition Labor promised to provide broadband coverage to 98% of Australia - yet we've had a situation where Telstra was expressing interest in the network but talking about leaving more than ten per cent of the population out in the cold. "

Internet censorship won't benefit cyber safety, protestors say

Newsflash | Spokesperson Scott Ludlam
Monday 15th December 2008, 11:48am

Protestors rally against internet censorship

Newsflash | Spokesperson Scott Ludlam
Saturday 13th December 2008, 6:26pm

Greens Support National Day of Action Against Internet Censorship

Media Release | Spokesperson Scott Ludlam
Friday 12th December 2008, 12:00am

“This weekend we will see an expression around the country of the deep concern about the Government’s plans for internet censorship. I am pleased to be joining the Perth event, to ask the questions: why is the Government pushing internet filtering, and who will watch the watchers?” said Greens spokesperson for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Senator Scott Ludlam.

Protests against the proposed internet filter are set to take place in all capital cities across Australia this Saturday.

Australian Communications Consumer Action Network

Estimates Transcripts | Spokesperson Scott Ludlam
Thursday 11th December 2008, 12:34pm

Senate Standing Committee on the Environment, Communications and the Arts
ANSWERS TO ESTIMATES QUESTIONS ON NOTICE
Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy portfolio
Agency/Department Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Telecommunications, Network regulation and Australia Post
Supplementary Estimates Hearings October 2008

Topic: section 593 funding
Senator Ludlum asked:

[In the context of discussions about the development of Australian Communications Consumer Action Network] Who is providing the consumer or the user input, if you will?

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