Research
Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion. The Commission has six research streams:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stream
- Climate Change and Energy
- Environment and Water
- Health and Ageing
- Industry and Trade
- Productivity.
The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.
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Croydon Shire Council (PDF - 2609k)
Submission DR102 for Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation View full list
Date received: 20 Jan 2017
Kate Bradshaw (PDF - 27k)
Submission DR94 for Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation View full list
Due to our location our children are education via Distance Education (it is our only option) we have several phone lines and computers that are all used simultaneously. We do not have mobile range. I think the satellite will become congested and
Date received: 20 Jan 2017
Marianne OâHalloran (PDF - 27k)
Submission DR96 for Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation View full list
the loss of the telephone land line in our area{ penarie} would a mistake. there is little or no mobile phone coverage and if the power goes down there is only the land line coverage available. The land line need to be maintained to support our
Date received: 20 Jan 2017
Anita O'Connor (PDF - 57k)
Submission DR82 for Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation View full list
We are in a remote area, with no mobile access at the homestead area or many parts of the property. Power failures often occur and our only reliable communication is landline, or radio contact from on the property to make a phone call for whatever
Date received: 19 Jan 2017
Robert Pitman (PDF - 57k)
Submission DR63 for Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation View full list
I believe the idea of using the Skymuster Satellite service as a main form of VoIP phone line is not a viable proposition as the service drops out regularly for anything from a minute or two to hours on end. This is particularly noticeable during
Date received: 14 Jan 2017
Thomas Taylor (PDF - 27k)
Submission DR139 for Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation View full list
We are landholders in the very isolated area of the unincorporated area of NSW. (480kms from Broken Hill).and we make a submission against the repeal of the Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation. We have recently been forced to connect to
Date received: 2 Feb 2017
Sue Wilson (PDF - 60k)
Submission DR73 for Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation View full list
We have been on NBN Satellite for our internet since September 2016. Since upgrading to the new satellite, we have had periods when internet was not available ranging from 10mins to 2 days. Thankfully we have always had the phone available to
Date received: 18 Jan 2017
Joy Harris (PDF - 60k)
Submission DR74 for Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation View full list
We live in the Hatfield area and rely heavily on our landline phone (radio phone). We have no mobile phone service and whilst we are now connected to the NBN satellite for internet, this frequently drops out &/or is very slow during all of peak time.
Date received: 18 Jan 2017
Alan & Tina Powis (PDF - 27k)
Submission DR92 for Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation View full list
Our property is situate at the bottom of a hill whereby the mobile signal goes straight over the top of us. To gain mobile service means a walk across the yard onto a bank to get a signal. To demonstrate how vital the landline is, my husband had a
Date received: 20 Jan 2017
E.C. Throsby Pty Ltd (PDF - 37k)
Submission DR99 for Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation View full list
In response to the Draft Report in relation to the discontinuation of the Universal Service Obligation, we most strongly disagree with that suggestion. We are the owners of a remote property 70km from Doomagee. Our staff need a reliable
Date received: 20 Jan 2017
