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Convergence review background
On this page
- Convergence Review Emerging Issues paper
- Framing paper
- Submissions on the framing paper
- Terms of reference
- Submissions on the draft terms of reference
- Convergence Review principles
- Background paper
- Media
- Convergence questions and answers
Convergence Review Emerging Issues paper
On 6 July 2011, the committee released the Convergence Review Emerging Issues paper that finalised the review principles, highlighted key issues raised in submissions and consultations and forms a basis for further discussion. The committee made an open call for input on these issues and all other aspects of the review. The open call for submissions to the review has now closed.
Convergence Review Emerging Issues paper (PDF, 707 KB)
Convergence Review Emerging Issues paper (RTF, 3 MB)
Framing paper
On 28 April 2011, the committee released the Convergence Review Framing Paper, which outlined the committee's initial thinking on the principles that could underpin any new media and communications policy framework in Australia. The committee called for input on these principles and issues that arise from them. The final principles and the issues arising from the consultation were published in the Emerging Issues paper.
Submissions on the framing paper for the Convergence Review
To see the submissions made to the framing paper, follow the link below.
To see the comments made on the Convergence Review discussion pages, follow the link below.
Terms of reference
The Terms of Reference for the Convergence Review provide a blueprint for the conduct of the review.
Submissions on the draft terms of reference
Between 14 December 2010 and 28 January 2011, the government invited public comment on the draft terms of reference.
Convergence Review principles
The principles are a starting point to assist the committee in how it considers review issues.
Background paper
What is convergence? How is it affecting Australians and changing traditional business models. Why do we need a review? Find out here.
Media
View the media releases and speeches about the Convergence Review.
Convergence questions and answers
Find answers to any further queries you have about convergence and the purpose of the review.