Communications, Information Technology and the Arts

Australian Broadcasting Corporation funding adequacy — improved asset management

The Government will provide $38.3 million over three years from 2006-07 to assist the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in replacing and updating its technical asset base.

The ABC has broadcast assets that have exceeded their useful life and are overdue for replacement. Additional funding will allow the ABC to implement its Integrated Capital Strategy and enable long‑term capital planning to provide for its continuing evolution to the digital technology environment.

National Library of Australia — essential podium repair

The Government will provide $9.8 million over two years to replace the waterproofing systems at the National Library of Australia building in Canberra. This will eliminate leaks into underground areas that pose a risk to the National Library collection and the building structure.