The Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA) aims to provide strategic advice and support to the Australian Government is several areas, namely:
- arts and culture;
- broadcasting and online regulation;
- indigenous programs;
- information and communications technology;
- information economy;
- intellectual property;
- post;
- sport; and
- telecommunications.
DCITA also is responsible for administering legislation, grants and incentives to the industry and wider community (DCITA Website, October 2006). | |