Federal Government needs to do more to address digital divide in Australia, experts say

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This week is Anti-Poverty Week, bringing forward calls for the Federal Government to implement a national digital inclusion strategy. 

Around one in four Australians are digitally excluded, according to the Australian Digital Inclusion Alliance. For those who are digitally excluded, this often means fewer job opportunities and reduced access to essential services. 

 

To learn more about Australia’s digital divide, The Wire’s Eduardo Jordan spoke to

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