The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy is working closely with the broadcasting industry, the retail sector and other parties to ensure the smooth transition to digital-only television broadcasts and that viewers enjoy the associated benefits.

Digital Switchover Taskforce

The Digital Switchover Taskforce within the Department of Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy is responsible for coordinating and overseeing Australia's transition to digital from analog television.

Its objectives are to:

  • Advise Government on policy settings, implementation and issues connected with digital switchover.
  • Develop and implement a program framework, including a switchover timetable, to complete the switchover from analog to digital television transmission in Australia by the end of 2013.
  • Manage an information and education program explaining the switchover process to all Australians setting out what they will need to do to switch and how to get further information.
  • Convene meetings of an Industry Advisory Group consisting of stakeholders, including broadcasters, retailers, manufacturers, antenna technicians and public and commercial housing agencies, government departments; and coordinate these stakeholders to utilise their expertise to deliver switchover by the end of 2013.