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Citation[]

Australia's Digital Economy: Future Directions (July 14, 2009) (full-text).

Overview[]

The report provides background on the importance of the digital economy and the roles of Government, industry and the community to maximise its benefits for all Australians. It outlines:

  • why the digital economy is important for Australia
  • the current state of digital economy engagement in Australia and why current metrics point to a need for strategic action
  • the elements of a successful digital economy
  • the role for the Government in developing Australia's digital economy, and
  • case studies of Australians who have successfully engaged with the digital economy from a diversity of industries including content, e-health, maps, banking, education, smart technology and citizen journalism.