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Just two weeks to the day after attacking the federal government for overlooking the ICT industry as a critical source of economic stimulus and growth for Australia’s economy, the ACS has joined the chorus of those welcoming the government’s NBN decision but with a cautionary reminder that it’s by no means all of what’s needed to kick along Australia’s digital economy.

Communications Alliance, the peak industry body for the Australian communications industry, has called for a ‘NBN Digital Vision Day’ to set the direction for Australia’s transition to the broadband environment.

There’s been another call from the IT industry for the Australian government to give greater priority to developing Australia’s digital economy as measures are rolled out by the government to stimulate the economy, with an industry advocacy group warning of the need for "vigilance against anti-competitive regulation sought by traditional businesses who feel threatened by e-commerce."