Communications
The communications sector is a critical enabler of economic and social activity. We provide economic and data analysis on communications issues to support evidence-based policy development and advice.
Access
Australian youth online
This report uses survey data of Australian youth to understand how young peoples’ socioeconomic and demographic backgrounds impact their access to digital technology.
Release date: 18 August 2025
Digital exclusion in Australia
This report uses HILDA data to gain insights into the socioeconomic characteristics of Australians without access to the internet.
Release date: 18 August 2025
Use of digital technologies among First Nations children
This report analyses survey data of First Nations children and families to understand how their use of telecommunications has changed over time.
Release date: 18 November 2024
Affordability
Telecommunications affordability and access for First Nations households
This paper analyses trends in telecommunications affordability and access for First Nations households using data from the HILDA survey.
Release date: 20 June 2024
Australian households and the affordability of telecommunications
This report identifies the demographic and socioeconomic factors impacting household spending on telecommunications services and their risk of potential digital exclusion.
Release date: 28 November 2023
Affordability of communications services for low-income households
This report uses updated market trends from the first working paper and data use case studies to estimate basic data needs for low-income households.
Release date: 15 April 2020
Trends and drivers in the affordability of communications services for Australian households
This working paper is the first of four papers creating measures that monitor and report on the affordability of communications services.
Release date: 15 July 2017
Broadband productivity
Analysis of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites: implications for Australia’s agriculture and mining sectors
This report explores the potential economic impacts of LEO satellites, with a focus on Australia’s agriculture and mining sectors.
Release date: 18 September 2024
Productivity impacts from broadband
This research explores the link between broadband and productivity growth at the individual business (or firm) level.
Release date: 17 March 2023
