Crossed Lines : Disruption, Politics and Reshaping Australian Telecommunications / John Doyle.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Doyle, John, -1769, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Telecommunication--Australia.

Telecommunication.

Telecommunication--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (284 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

North Melbourne, Vic : Australian Scholarly Publishing Ltd, [2022]

Summary:

This book provides an in-depth analysis of Australian telecommunications policy reform from the late 1960s to the early 1990s. It explores the political, social, and economic factors that shaped pivotal decisions made by successive governments, including those of Whitlam, Fraser, and Hawke. The author, John Doyle, examines the complexities of policy development and the impact of these reforms on Australia's telecommunications landscape. The book highlights the challenges of balancing national interests with industry pressures and vested interests. It provides insights into the legacy of these reforms and their influence on contemporary policy, particularly in the context of the National Broadband Network. This work is essential reading for those interested in public policy, Australian history, and telecommunications. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781923068216

1923068210