The following abbreviations have been used in this publication.
ABS | Australian Bureau of Statistics |
APEC | Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation |
ASX | Australian Stock Exchange |
DSL | Digital subscriber line |
FDI | Foreign direct investment |
GDP | Gross Domestic Product |
GVA | Gross Value Added |
ICT | Information and communication technology |
ISP | Internet Service Provider |
KBE | Knowledge-based economy |
KBE/S | Knowledge-based economy/society |
MAP | Measuring Australia's Progress |
OECD | Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development |
POP | Point of presence |
R&D | Research and experimental development |
WEF | World Economic Forum |
WIPO | World Intellectual Property Organisation |