Shows aspects of the work of the National Telecommunications Planning Branch of Telecom Australia, which culminated in the publication of their report ‘Telecom 2000’. Depicts the reaction of people faced with forecasts of rapid changes in telecommunications technology, and explores the dilemmas facing the provider of telecommunications if he wishes to seriously meet real social needs.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010681
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Communications - History
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Telecommunication - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Telecommunication systems - History
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)