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modernisation", "Consumer protection enhancements", "Affordability initiatives", "National telecommunications data platform", "Regional telecommunications strategy", "Government programs modernisation", "First Nations Digital Inclusion", "Community Wi-Fi", "Transition oversight", "Planning approvals", "Powering connectivity", "Regional Telecommunications Oversight" ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "Structured strategy exists but is incomplete." }, "strategy_brief_md": "# Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Upscaling connectivity literacy [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n- Improving the mobile experience [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n- Expedite universal service modernisation [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n- Consumer protection [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n- Affordability [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n- Develop a national telecommunications data platform [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n- Regional telecommunications strategy [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n- Modernising government programs [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n- Support for First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n- Embedding community Wi-Fi [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n- Transition oversight [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n- Expedite planning approvals [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n- Powering connectivity [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n- Evolution of the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committees [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Bridging the digital divide\nThe Committee believes our recommendations outline practical and strategic pathways to bridge the digital divide and support regional Australia’s full participation in the 21st century economy. [[CP p.11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=11)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Upscaling connectivity literacy\n- Bridging connectivity gaps and expanding mobile coverage\n- Modernising the Universal Service Obligation\n- Addressing affordability and strengthening consumer protections\n- Building resilience for emergencies\n- Ensuring strategic government oversight and investment\n- Improving data collection and market transparency\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Universal Service Obligation modernisation | Technology-neutral and flexible minimum speeds, quality and other standards | [CP p.16](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=16) |\n| CCE02 | Consumer protection enhancements | Strengthened enforceable consumer protections | [CP p.16](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=16) |\n| CCE03 | Affordability initiatives | Pre-paid, low-cost broadband plans and unmetered access to critical government websites | [CP p.16](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=16) |\n| CCE04 | National telecommunications data platform | Centralised information and transparent market information | [CP p.16](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=16) |\n| CCE05 | Regional telecommunications strategy | Vision for regional telecommunications and guide for future investment | [CP p.16](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=16) |\n| CCE06 | Government programs modernisation | Fit for purpose with technology developments, community engagement, resilience, and capacity | [CP p.16](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=16) |\n| CCE07 | First Nations Digital Inclusion | Continued support and adoption of relevant recommendations | [CP p.16](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=16) |\n| CCE08 | Community Wi-Fi | Investment in new community connectivity hubs and mesh Wi-Fi networks | [CP p.16](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=16) |\n| CCE09 | Transition oversight | Independent monitoring and public reporting | [CP p.16](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=16) |\n| CCE10 | Planning approvals | Expedited approvals for large telecommunications infrastructure projects | [CP p.16](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=16) |\n| CCE11 | Powering connectivity | Regulation for minimum backup power and priority for energy connections | [CP p.16](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=16) |\n| CCE12 | Regional Telecommunications Oversight | Permanent Commissioner or Advisory Panel | [CP p.16](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf#page=16) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Universal Service Obligation modernisation | Not achieved | Not achieved | AR p.17 |\n| CCE02 | Consumer protection enhancements | Not achieved | Not achieved | AR p.17 |\n| CCE03 | Affordability initiatives | Not achieved | Not achieved | AR p.17 |\n| CCE04 | National telecommunications data platform | Not achieved | Not achieved | AR p.17 |\n| CCE05 | Regional telecommunications strategy | Not achieved | Not achieved | AR p.17 |\n| CCE06 | Government programs modernisation | Not achieved | Not achieved | AR p.17 |\n| CCE07 | First Nations Digital Inclusion | Not achieved | Not achieved | AR p.17 |\n| CCE08 | Community Wi-Fi | Not achieved | Not achieved | AR p.17 |\n| CCE09 | Transition oversight | Not achieved | Not achieved | AR p.17 |\n| CCE10 | Planning approvals | Not achieved | Not achieved | AR p.17 |\n| CCE11 | Powering connectivity | Not achieved | Not achieved | AR p.17 |\n| CCE12 | Regional Telecommunications Oversight | Not achieved | Not achieved | AR p.17 |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:27:26.422681+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-000634\n**Entity type**: Statutory Body\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, \n\nCommunications, Sport and the Arts\n**Website**: http://www.rtirc.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 2 |\n| pages | 4 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 22]\n14 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review\na. awareness and the impact of the Government’s $1.1 billion investment in\nimproving regional communications, including the $656 million Better\nConnectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia; extent to which this\ninvestment is addressing identified needs; and flexibility to address emerging\nneeds and challenges\nb. the implications of, and opportunities presented by, changing and emerging\ntechnologies and broader market developments for regional communications policy\nsettings and the design and delivery of regional communications programs\nc. attitudes of regional households, communities and businesses to; community\nawareness of; access to supporting technologies to support take-up of; and public\nsentiment on changing and emerging technologies\nd. needs in First Nations communities, and the extent to which those needs are being\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- Taking into account Terms of Reference Section 4, the Committee is to consider and\nprovide advice on:\na. telecommunications needs in regional Australia, gaps in services, and barriers to\naddressing needs, gaps and improvements in telecommunications outcomes\nb. changes or adjustments needed to existing Government policies and design and\ndelivery of programs to ensure they continue to be effective; remain fit for purpose;\nmaximise the social and economic potential of regional Australia, and existing and\nemerging technologies; and deliver improved telecommunications outcomes\nc. policy settings that might be needed to support more rapid rollout of, and\ninvestment in, new and emerging telecommunications technologies in regional,\nrural and remote Australia, or to address emerging issues\nd. constraints and capacity of the telecommunications providers to deliver investment\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- [pages 98,99,100,101]\nea, helping them make informed decisions about their connectivity\noptions across Australia.\n• For the restricted use of Australian and state and territory governments:\ninformation about the location of telecommunications infrastructure assets for\nthe purpose of investment and emergency planning and response.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- As a result, over 700,000 homes and businesses will gain\naccess to faster speeds on the NBN fixed wireless network.21 These upgrades, which\nare nearing completion, will expand the range of the NBN fixed wireless towers,\nallowing approximately 120,000 additional premises to access faster fixed wireless.22\nThe fixed wireless uplift will allow NBN Co to shift many customers from Sky Muster\nservices to NBN fixed wireless services.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- As a result, over 700,000 homes and businesses will gain\naccess to faster speeds on the NBN fixed wireless network.21 These upgrades, which\nare nearing completion, will expand the range of the NBN fixed wireless towers,\nallowing approximately 120,000 additional premises to access faster fixed wireless.22\nThe fixed wireless uplift will allow NBN Co to shift many customers from Sky Muster\nservices to NBN fixed wireless services.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- [Page 126]\n118 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review\nPriority for power restorations to critical infrastructure\nSeveral stakeholders also called for protocols to ensure energy providers give\nprecedence to telecommunications infrastructure when restoring power, recognising the\nsector’s vital role in disaster recovery.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- Powering connectivity 116\nMinimum backup power periods for critical\ntelecommunications infrastructure 117\nPriority for power restorations to critical infrastructure 118\nPrioritising energy connections for new\ntelecommunications installations 119\n14.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- The implementation of community Wi-Fi projects plays a key role in achieving Target\n17 of the Closing the Gap initiative, which seeks to close the gap in internet access and\ndigital skills for First Nations people.44 By providing affordable and reliable connectivity\nin remote and regional areas, these projects enhance digital inclusion and empower\nFirst Nations communities to access education, health services and\neconomic opportunities.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- 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(https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- Improving the mobile experience 56\nMore focus on funding capacity building 57\nRegulatory options to improve choice of mobile provider 58\nWi-Fi calling for fixed locations 60\nMandatory emergency mobile roaming 60\nIllegal mobile phone boosters 61\nCoverage maps and funding priorities 62\n3.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- As a result, over 700,000 homes and businesses will gain\naccess to faster speeds on the NBN fixed wireless network.21 These upgrades, which\nare nearing completion, will expand the range of the NBN fixed wireless towers,\nallowing approximately 120,000 additional premises to access faster fixed wireless.22\nThe fixed wireless uplift will allow NBN Co to shift many customers from Sky Muster\nservices to NBN fixed wireless services.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- [Page 126]\n118 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review\nPriority for power restorations to critical infrastructure\nSeveral stakeholders also called for protocols to ensure energy providers give\nprecedence to telecommunications infrastructure when restoring power, recognising the\nsector’s vital role in disaster recovery.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- [pages 101,102,103,104]\nto address national priorities, including\ntelecommunications resilience, data sharing and investment.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- h�b```b``�``c`\u0010,d\u0010a@\u0011\u0006V�(\u000b\u0003�\u001c\u0006�׷\u001e0�2�n``8�u\u0001\u0003\u0006�p��\u0010\u001c\u0018p֖+��-.���\u0017[L�𹚊z\u00188--�S�lAڮ�\u0012��\u000eO�\u0003C�Y��s��e�e��ԝ\u0006\u0004�\u001d@6�Q��\u0003�a`��A8\u0006\b�\u0019�����&\u0010�E��.�X��� �����5�����@�\u0017� \u0012���\u0017$60�\u00140�2H\u000b0J0�%0~b�ԥ��!�1׀1���\\.SL\u0003\u0013\u000b\u0003���9��\u000b\f�\fL\u001b>$0�m`�a\u0010/`,f\u0010���{�����A�\u0003��\u0001.\u0006~�/ /�6\u0010s3���\u0003if\u0006\u0006��pU\u0002\f��\u001b �\u0018�\u0001\u0002\fj�S>\nendstream\nendobj\n283 0 obj\n<\n>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[17 222]/Length 30/Size 239/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream\n Source: `pages/recommendations-index.html (http://www.rtirc.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/rtirc-report-2024-recommendations.pdf)`\n- 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(https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- As a result, over 700,000 homes and businesses will gain\naccess to faster speeds on the NBN fixed wireless network.21 These upgrades, which\nare nearing completion, will expand the range of the NBN fixed wireless towers,\nallowing approximately 120,000 additional premises to access faster fixed wireless.22\nThe fixed wireless uplift will allow NBN Co to shift many customers from Sky Muster\nservices to NBN fixed wireless services.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- Powering connectivity 116\nMinimum backup power periods for critical\ntelecommunications infrastructure 117\nPriority for power restorations to critical infrastructure 118\nPrioritising energy connections for new\ntelecommunications installations 119\n14.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- [pages 33,34,35]\ne in the community’.11 In terms\nof the regional user experience, WISPAU convincingly highlights ‘the value of local\nsupport’ and the advantage of having ‘a local WISP provider that can respond quickly’\nto determine and resolve onsite performance issues within a customer’s home or local\nWi-Fi network setup.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- Government programs 99\nThe frustration surrounding the progress on infrastructure projects highlights a broader\nissue: communication and transparency.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- [Page 108]\n100 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review\nRecommendation 8: Modernising government programs\nThe Committee recommends that rigorous evaluations of the Australian\nGovernment’s current rounds of telecommunications investment programs be\nconducted to ensure public investment is well targeted and delivered effectively.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- List of News\nThe 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review report is now available\nMonday 16 December 2024\nKey regional telecommunications report delivered to Government.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.rtirc.gov.au/news)`\n- 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Q$\u00014\u001a�w����;]Y��ց\u001f)\u0013?�T�$}��\u0011�Y×�&f�Z``\u0013�[�\u000be�ek� w�����Ǐ���-y�v�4奣^s�x���\u000f���W�����8\u001d���xVF�I��R�Ak�X��\u0003\\�=��I�/�ոsɸ�]�W�\u0003���C���\u001eH���:ͅf�6}�P��&�I���U%�\u001a �ÿh�=*�\u001e���a\u0006�61/L\u0001N����3\u0005����%9�D��\n&��g\u001e���wR��\u0012�n�\u000e[���~�ҙ���\u001c\u000e�ۚ\u000f�E2Z�\u001b���\n9��@��\u001f/�<�]�]����\u0013K�ڱpy$@i����\u000e�0\u0001\u0006U\"��Z�C\u0003��?�Ȋ�����T�ǿ�b�C؋��\f�\u000e?*�~\u00056?���1聖��\u001c\u0017�0��\u0016F{���0wS�V\u0012\u000b�\u000bF�J\u0005����ՏM\u000f, ��z\\&��c\nի�NG�\n�H\n Source: `pages/recommendations-index.html (http://www.rtirc.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/rtirc-report-2024-recommendations.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [pages 22,23,24,25]\nt might be needed to support more rapid rollout of, and\ninvestment in, new and emerging telecommunications technologies in regional,\nrural and remote Australia, or to address emerging issues\nd. constraints and capacity of the telecommunications providers to deliver investment\nand improved services to meet the needs of regional Australia\ne. the need for targeted place-based solutions, which may differ by region\nand remoteness.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- Those levers include:\n• providing accurate and transparent market information (Recommendations 1, 2, 6)\n• encouraging market innovation (Recommendations 2, 5, 8, 10)\n• increasing market monitoring, enforcement and regulation (Recommendations 4, 3,\n5, 6, 11, 14)\n• refining government programs for greater supplier certainty (Recommendations\n7, 8)\n• improving regional linkages to create a ‘thicker’ market (Recommendations 1, 5, 6)\n• subsidising supply or demand (Recommendations 2, 5, 8)\n• mandating universal service arrangements (Recommendation 3)\n• direct provision of goods and services by government (Recommendations 1, 5,\n8, 10)\n• understanding how the telecommunications needs of First Nations communities,\nas well as regional, rural, and remote consumers and businesses, are met and how\nthey are engaged (Recommendations 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14).\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- [pages 14,15,16,17]\nvernment (Recommendations 1, 5,\n8, 10)\n• understanding how the telecommunications needs of First Nations communities,\nas well as regional, rural, and remote consumers and businesses, are met and how\nthey are engaged (Recommendations 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14).\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- [Page 22]\n14 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review\na. awareness and the impact of the Government’s $1.1 billion investment in\nimproving regional communications, including the $656 million Better\nConnectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia; extent to which this\ninvestment is addressing identified needs; and flexibility to address emerging\nneeds and challenges\nb. the implications of, and opportunities presented by, changing and emerging\ntechnologies and broader market developments for regional communications policy\nsettings and the design and delivery of regional communications programs\nc. attitudes of regional households, communities and businesses to; community\nawareness of; access to supporting technologies to support take-up of; and public\nsentiment on changing and emerging technologies\nd. needs in First Nations communities, and the extent to which those needs are being\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- Taking into account Terms of Reference Section 4, the Committee is to consider and\nprovide advice on:\na. telecommunications needs in regional Australia, gaps in services, and barriers to\naddressing needs, gaps and improvements in telecommunications outcomes\nb. changes or adjustments needed to existing Government policies and design and\ndelivery of programs to ensure they continue to be effective; remain fit for purpose;\nmaximise the social and economic potential of regional Australia, and existing and\nemerging technologies; and deliver improved telecommunications outcomes\nc. policy settings that might be needed to support more rapid rollout of, and\ninvestment in, new and emerging telecommunications technologies in regional,\nrural and remote Australia, or to address emerging issues\nd. constraints and capacity of the telecommunications providers to deliver investment\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- The ACCC addressed this issue in its submission to the 2024\nRTIRC, stating that:\n14 ACCC, Regional mobile infrastructure inquiry 2022-23, final report ‘Regional mobile infrastructure\ninquiry 2022-23‘, July 2024, accessed November 2024.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- As a result, over 700,000 homes and businesses will gain\naccess to faster speeds on the NBN fixed wireless network.21 These upgrades, which\nare nearing completion, will expand the range of the NBN fixed wireless towers,\nallowing approximately 120,000 additional premises to access faster fixed wireless.22\nThe fixed wireless uplift will allow NBN Co to shift many customers from Sky Muster\nservices to NBN fixed wireless services.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- The migration process involved long delays, number porting problems, billing issues,\nand the removal of her Priority Assist service.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nrtirc.gov.au\n2024 Regional Telecommunications Review: recommendations\n1.\n Source: `other-pdfs/rtirc-report-2024-recommendations.pdf (http://www.rtirc.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/rtirc-report-2024-recommendations.pdf)`\n- Powering connectivity 116\nMinimum backup power periods for critical\ntelecommunications infrastructure 117\nPriority for power restorations to critical infrastructure 118\nPrioritising energy connections for new\ntelecommunications installations 119\n14.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- The ACCC supports efforts by the Regional Tech Hub and Better Internet for Rural,\nRegional & Remote Australia (BIRRR) to improve connectivity literacy through provision\nof reliable, independent consumer advice and trouble-shooting support but adds that\n‘consumer outcomes will improve if relevant information is more accessible for\nFirst Nations consumers’ as the ‘challenges in improving digital inclusion for\nFirst Nations groups are ongoing and complex, and encompass access to infrastructure\nand services, as well as digital literacy’.10 The commitment to establish a First Nations\nDigital Support Hub and network of digital mentors will help address this issue.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- [pages 33,34,35]\ne in the community’.11 In terms\nof the regional user experience, WISPAU convincingly highlights ‘the value of local\nsupport’ and the advantage of having ‘a local WISP provider that can respond quickly’\nto determine and resolve onsite performance issues within a customer’s home or local\nWi-Fi network setup.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- [Page 34]\n26 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review\nMobile\nThroughout the 2024 Review, more participants engaged on issues relating to mobile\nservices than any other topic.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- As the Regional Tech Hub’s current contract ends in 2026, the Committee recommends\nconducting an audit and review of its operations and performance (in line with the\nCommittee’s recommendations for other government programs) with a view to\nclarifying its scope, improving its performance, outreach strategy and governance.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- Expedite universal service modernisation 63\n2023 Universal Service Obligation Review 64\nPhasing out the Copper Continuity Obligation 65\nBackup services for all consumers 67\nModernising the Universal Service Obligation 68\nThe continued relevance of payphones 70\nCustomer Service Guarantee enhancements 72\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- Those levers include:\n• providing accurate and transparent market information (Recommendations 1, 2, 6)\n• encouraging market innovation (Recommendations 2, 5, 8, 10)\n• increasing market monitoring, enforcement and regulation (Recommendations 4, 3,\n5, 6, 11, 14)\n• refining government programs for greater supplier certainty (Recommendations\n7, 8)\n• improving regional linkages to create a ‘thicker’ market (Recommendations 1, 5, 6)\n• subsidising supply or demand (Recommendations 2, 5, 8)\n• mandating universal service arrangements (Recommendation 3)\n• direct provision of goods and services by government (Recommendations 1, 5,\n8, 10)\n• understanding how the telecommunications needs of First Nations communities,\nas well as regional, rural, and remote consumers and businesses, are met and how\nthey are engaged (Recommendations 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14).\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- Further, the Government\nshould ensure that future rounds of existing and new programs, are fit for purpose by:\n• considering technology developments, such as LEO satellites and DTH capabilities\n• mandating meaningful community engagement throughout each project phase,\nwith special emphasis on First Nations communities both as title holders\nand consumers\n• prioritising competitive retail and infrastructure options where viable\n• addressing connectivity literacy and affordability\n• enhancing resilience and capacity\n• recognising the value of cross-government collaboration and planning.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- As a result, over 700,000 homes and businesses will gain\naccess to faster speeds on the NBN fixed wireless network.21 These upgrades, which\nare nearing completion, will expand the range of the NBN fixed wireless towers,\nallowing approximately 120,000 additional premises to access faster fixed wireless.22\nThe fixed wireless uplift will allow NBN Co to shift many customers from Sky Muster\nservices to NBN fixed wireless services.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- Powering connectivity 116\nMinimum backup power periods for critical\ntelecommunications infrastructure 117\nPriority for power restorations to critical infrastructure 118\nPrioritising energy connections for new\ntelecommunications installations 119\n14.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- [pages 33,34,35]\ne in the community’.11 In terms\nof the regional user experience, WISPAU convincingly highlights ‘the value of local\nsupport’ and the advantage of having ‘a local WISP provider that can respond quickly’\nto determine and resolve onsite performance issues within a customer’s home or local\nWi-Fi network setup.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- Out of 3,098 survey participants, 3,011 respondents reported using a mobile service.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n- [Page 38]\n30 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review\nGoogle has partnered with Skylo to launch a similar emergency messaging service with\nthe Pixel 9 product line.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - http://www.rtirc.gov.au/\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - http://www.rtirc.gov.au/news\n- `pages/recommendations-index.html` - pages - http://www.rtirc.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/rtirc-report-2024-recommendations.pdf\n- `pages/reviews-index.html` - pages - http://www.rtirc.gov.au/committee-members-profiles\n- `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/rtirc-report-2024-recommendations.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.rtirc.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/rtirc-report-2024-recommendations.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:16:00.540674+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-000634\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, \n\nCommunications, Sport and the Arts\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 7\n- Unique legislation references found: 5\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 2 |\n| Determination | 1 |\n| Rules | 1 |\n| Standard | 1 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Telecommunications+%28Consumer+Protection+and+Service+Standards%29+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/homepage.html`\n- `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lecommunications needs in regional, rural and remote communities across Australia.\nAll non-confidential submissions are available on the\n2024 Regional Telecommunications Review Have Your Say Page\n.\nTo find out more about the Review see the\nTelecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999\n(the Act).\nInformation about past reviews can be found on the\nRegional Telecommunications Review\npage.\nMeet the committee\nLatest news\nTerms of Reference\nSubmissions\n Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n- nsport,\nRegional Development, Communications and the Arts\n\n[page 21]\nIV. Introduction 13\nIV. Introduction\nA Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) is established\nevery three years in accordance with Part 9B of the Telecommunications (Consumer\nProtection and Service Standards) Act 1999 (the Act).\nThe role of the independent committee is to examine the adequacy of\ntelecommunications services in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia with\nreference to the services available in urban areas. The Regional Telecommunications\nReview (the Re\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pages.jsonl`\n- in rural and remote areas and First Nations communities.\nThe Australian Consumer Law, administered by the ACCC, provides general protections\nfor all consumers, but telecommunications-specific safeguards are contained in the\nTelecommunications Act 1997 and the Telecommunications Consumer Protection\nand Service Standards Act 1999 and instruments made or registered under those\nacts. These safeguards outline baseline standards such as itemised billing, number\nportability, and standard terms and conditions. The ACMA enforces these standards,\nwith powers to issue formal warnings, impose r\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pages.jsonl`\n- consistent monitoring, improve stakeholder\nengagement and ensure timely responses to technological advancements.\nEvery three years since 2008, a Regional Telecommunications Independent Review\nCommittee (RTIRC) has been appointed under the Telecommunications (Consumer\nProtection and Service Standards) Act 1999 and charged with reviewing the adequacy\nof telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia on\nbehalf of the Australian Government.\nSuccessive governments have committed significant funding and resources to each of\nthese reviews, y\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pages.jsonl`\n- es through a range of\ntechnologies, without requiring that particular technologies be\nused to reach adequate solutions.\nTelecommunications Levy set up by the Telecommunication Industry Levy Act 2012\nindustry levy and administered under the Telecommunications (Consumer\nProtection and Service Standards) Act 1999.\nThe levy supports the provision of public interest\ntelecommunications services by funding the payment of\ncontractors, grant recipients and eligible administrative costs to\nensure continuity of key safeguards.\nThis provides for reasonably accessible standard\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Radiocommunications+Equipment+%28General%29+Rules+2021\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- elecommunications networks. The ACMA reported that illegal boosters are\ninvestigated as part of its compliance program.\nThe ACMA also informed the Committee that mobile phone repeaters supplied in\nline with the provisions of the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021\nare allowed.\nThe Committee is of the view that the Australian Government should ensure the ACMA\nis appropriately funded to enhance its resources to enforce compliance against illegal\nequipment and non-compliant installation practices.\n\n[page 70]\n62 2024 Regio\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Telecommunications (Backup Power and Informed Decisions) Service Provider Determination 2014\n\n**Type**: Determination\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Telecommunications+%28Backup+Power+and+Informed+Decisions%29+Service+Provider+Determination+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- es, including\nvoice quality issues, long repair times, recurring faults, or being told they cannot access\na landline service, despite Telstra’s USO obligations.\nThe Committee notes that in September 2024, the ACMA decided not to remake\nthe Telecommunications (Backup Power and Informed Decisions) Service Provider\nDetermination 2014 which expired on 1 October 2024 under sunsetting arrangements.\nIt required that before entering into certain agreements with a customer, service\nproviders were required to inform the customer that a FTTP phone service would not\noperate during a power failure\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Telecommunications (Financial Hardship) Industry Standard 2024\n\n**Type**: Standard\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Telecommunications+%28Financial+Hardship%29+Industry+Standard+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- se to 20 May 2024\ndraft‘, June 2024, accessed November 2024.\n\n[page 87]\n4. Consumer protection 79\nThe Committee acknowledges that some specific consumer protections have recently\nbeen established as enforceable standards. This includes the Telecommunications\n(Financial Hardship) Industry Standard 2024 and the Minister for Communications’\ncurrent direction to the ACMA to establish an enforceable industry standard for\ntelecommunications customers experiencing domestic and family violence. These\nprotections were previously part of the TCP Code but will now be\n Source: `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Telecommunication Industry Levy Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Telecommunication+Industry+Levy+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- s.\nTCP Telecommunications Consumer Protection.\nTechnology-neutral Delivering telecommunications services through a range of\ntechnologies, without requiring that particular technologies be\nused to reach adequate solutions.\nTelecommunications Levy set up by the Telecommunication Industry Levy Act 2012\nindustry levy and administered under the Telecommunications (Consumer\nProtection and Service Standards) Act 1999.\nThe levy supports the provision of public interest\ntelecommunications services by funding the payment 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consumers’ as the ‘challenges in improving digital inclusion for\nFirst Nations groups are ongoing and complex, and encompass access to infrastructure\nand services, as well as digital literacy’.10 The commitment to establish a First Nations\nDigital Support Hub and network of digital mentors will help address this issue.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users", "source": "other-pdfs/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-regional-telecommunications-review.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Digital exclusion", "Low public trust if feedback 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"folder_name": "Regional-Telecommunications-Independent-Review-Committee", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "small", "title": "Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries", "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.", "quote": "Those levers include:\n• providing accurate and transparent market information (Recommendations 1, 2, 6)\n• encouraging market innovation (Recommendations 2, 5, 8, 10)\n• increasing market monitoring, enforcement and regulation (Recommendations 4, 3,\n5, 6, 11, 14)\n• refining government programs for greater supplier certainty (Recommendations\n7, 8)\n• improving regional linkages to create a ‘thicker’ market (Recommendations 1, 5, 6)\n• subsidising supply or demand (Recommendations 2, 5, 8)\n• mandating universal service arrangements (Recommendation 3)\n• direct provision of goods and services by government (Recommendations 1, 5,\n8, 10)\n• understanding how 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"folder_name": "Regional-Telecommunications-Independent-Review-Committee", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "large", "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system", "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.", "quote": "Those levers include:\n• providing accurate and transparent market information (Recommendations 1, 2, 6)\n• encouraging market innovation (Recommendations 2, 5, 8, 10)\n• increasing market monitoring, enforcement and regulation (Recommendations 4, 3,\n5, 6, 11, 14)\n• refining government programs for greater supplier certainty (Recommendations\n7, 8)\n• improving regional linkages to create a ‘thicker’ market (Recommendations 1, 5, 6)\n• subsidising supply or demand (Recommendations 2, 5, 8)\n• mandating universal service arrangements (Recommendation 3)\n• direct provision of goods and services by government (Recommendations 1, 5,\n8, 10)\n• understanding how the 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