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![]() (Minister for Communications) | |
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![]() Stephen Conroy was minister 2007-2013, at the start of the world-wide deep state introduction of ever-expanding internet censorship. | |
The Australian Minister for Communications has the overall responsibility for broadcasting, the information and communications technology industry, the information economy, and telecommunications within Australia.
Scope
Portfolio agencies and bodies include:
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Australian Communications and Media Authority
- Australia Post
- Australian Classification Board
- National Library of Australia
- National Broadband Network (NBN Co)
- Special Broadcasting Service
The minister responsible for telecommunications policy has had various titles. From 1901 until December 1975 it was the Postmaster-General, who administered the portfolio through the Postmaster-General's Department.
Office Holders on Wikispooks
Name | From | To | Description |
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Stephen Conroy | 3 December 2007 | 1 July 2013 | Keen proponent of internet censorship |
Kim Beazley | 4 April 1990 | 27 December 1991 | |
Gareth Evans | 1987 | 1988 | |
Harold Thorby | 1940 | 1940 |
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