In the media there is a complex interaction between technological change, markets and policy. The policy questions that arise are complex but not insoluble. Who should provide the technological infrastructure? Is economic, social or technical regulation required? If so, what is to be regulated? If technical regulation is required, what are to be the technical standards? We are no longer simply reacting to technological change but are actually planning ahead of change.
F. J. Green (Secretary), Australian Broadcasting: A Report on the Structure of the Australian Broadcasting System and Associated Matters, AGPS, Canberra, 1976, p. 4.
J. Martin, Future Developments in Telecommunications, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1977, pp. 11–12.