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Call for Action on Australia's Data Highways From ACS (for information .. djf)
From: David Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu>
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 1994 16:12:58 -0500
From: tomw () ccadfa cc adfa oz au (Tom Worthington) Organization: Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, Australia Date: Wed, 26 Jan 1994 13:27:49 GMT Australian Computer Society members have had a central role in the creation of Australia's data networks. Many of you have joined me in ACS activities over the Internet network. I ask members to put that experience to work for the benefit of the Australian community. Help connect your neighbours, your community group, your school, company or government department. In June last year the ACS wrote to the Prime Minister of Australia, urging the Government to join our American friends on the electronic frontier. The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet is now considering this issue, in it's latest IT Strategic Plan. During 1994 the ACS will contribute its expertise to create a national system linking IT professionals. They will be encouraged to transfer this knowledge to their clients, companies and government agencies. The ACS Canberra Branch established a pilot system in 1993 to provide limited network service free, to members. From 1 March 1994 ACS Canberra will provide a full Internet service for a small fee. IT professionals will be asked to showcase Australian products and services, using the global data networks. Members will be encouraged to also use the network to support local cultural and community groups. Almost one hundred years ago Australia's founders created a new nation. It was formed from a common heritage and in part, united by the communications technology of its day. As we approach the year 2001 a new technology is emerging from Australia's universities and research laborites. Just as the telegraph made it possible for Australians in 1901 to receive news across the content, "data highways" will allow all Australians to communicate across the world. As trailblazers on the new electronic frontier, let us dedicate this task to Australia's early pioneers. The goal is that all Australians will have access to the public data network, by the dawn of the new millennia at the centenary of Australia's federation. Tom Worthington <tomw () adfa oz au>, Director of the Community Affairs Board
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