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Access to reliable digital communication technology is the norm for most Australians. The exponential growth of smartphone use continues to revolutionise the way in which Australians conduct their personal and professional lives. Remote Australia, however, has not been able to fully engage and participate in the digital revolution because of a lack of adequate infrastructure, affordability issues and, for most, poor digital literacy. Unlocking the digital potential of the bush has the potential to ignite economic growth in remote areas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. There is a need for government to better understand remote regions’ digital aspirations and priorities. . . . .