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What we do
The Department's vision is that Australia will continue to develop world-class communications and information technology that will build on the creativity of our people and the opportunities provided by new technologies to enrich the economic and social wellbeing of all Australians.
Key activities of the Department include:
- ensuring the telecommunications, broadcasting and radio-communications sectors meet the needs of all Australians and are internationally competitive;
- creating a range of information and communications technology (ICT) industry opportunities for Australia;
- supporting a range of national ICT and telecommunications councils and advisory bodies; and
- promoting Australia through international and regional telecommunications agencies and organisations.
The Department's 
Client Service Charter (File size:245kb) represents a commitment from staff of the Department to deliver high quality services to clients, by specifying the services we provide, the quality of service delivery that clients can expect and the avenues for providing feedback so that we can continue to improve performance.
The Department's Collective Agreement 2007-2010.