Brownbear

Why aren't Australians pusuing high levle training in Information and Communications Technology and in Digital Media production? May be it is because we have seen the job opportunities in these areas moving off shore where wages are cheaper.

One of the things that seem to have been missed in the Bloggs so far is that the digital economy is only a part of the overall economy. Government regulation and encouragement of this particular part of the economy should be no different than for the economy in general. It has to be the decision of each enterprise to what extent and how it will use the available digital opportunities to enhance its bottom line.

If the Government wants to encourage participation in the "Digital Revolution" then its role should be as a facilitator providing services similar to Austrade. They assist with introductions, identification of markets and details on foreign market conditions and requirements.

The digital economy doesn't remove the necessity for personal contact. If it did Microsoft wouldn't hold major conferences and trade fairs where people can meet face to face and build relationships.

As to Iphone applications yes there is a small market there but it is only part of the much larger mobile phone market.

Seems to me that you guys are hung up on buzz words at times and don't really understand this whole digital thing. Maybe the first thing we need is the people in your department to be educated and made to remain up to date on what is happening in the digital world.