Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
Australian government department, 2007–2013 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Australian Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy is a former department of the Government of Australia that was charged with the responsibility to help develop a vibrant, sustainable and internationally competitive broadband, broadcasting and communications sector and, through this, promote the digital economy for the benefit of all Australians.[6]
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Formed | 3 December 2007[1] |
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Dissolved | 18 September 2013 |
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Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
Headquarters | Canberra |
Employees | 679 (at April 2013)[2] |
Annual budget | A$113.190 million (2012/2013) |
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Website | www |
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The department was formed in 2007 and dissolved in 2013. Its functions were assumed by the newly created Department of Communications.