The Future of Connectivity and Universal Service in Australia

Join the IIC Australian Chapter and industry colleagues for a timely event focused on the future of network connectivity and universal service across the telecommunications, satellite, and broadcasting sectors. 

This event will explore the ongoing Universal Service Obligation (USO) review and the critical work of the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC), noting that:

• RTIRC is examining existing and future needs in regional, rural, and remote communities across Australia, emerging technologies, broader market developments, the design and delivery of regional communications programs, and public sentiment towards changing and emerging technologies.
• RTIRC is also considering the potential to fast-track some USO modernisation outcomes, particularly within NBN Co’s fixed wireless network footprint, which would build momentum for broader change.
• While RTIRC will present its findings to the government by 31 December 2024, the USO Review expects to issue its summary report on stakeholder feedback in July 2024, so the event will provide an opportunity to discuss those views.

Keynote Speaker:

• The Hon. Alannah MacTiernan - Chair, 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review

Special Presentation:

• Chris Woolford - Director of International Spectrum Policy, Ofcom (via pre-recorded video)

Confirmed Speakers:

• Luke Coleman - Head of Government & Corporate Affairs, Vocus; Incoming CEO, Comms Alliance
• Gareth Downing - Gareth Downing - Deputy Chief Executive Officer, ACCAN
  
  

Moderator:

• Kirsten Webb - Partner, Clayton Utz

This event is kindly hosted by Clayton Utz. Additional speakers will be announced soon!