The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, announced further steps to help eligible households in regional Victoria make the switch to digital TV.

Senator Conroy had previously announced pilot measures to drive the availability of digital TV in the Mildura licence area, including a package of in-home help for specific households.

To be eligible for help, households must have at least one resident who is receiving a maximum rate age pension, disability support pension, carer payment or Department of Veterans’ Affairs service pension or the DVA income support supplement payment.

“Getting ready for digital TV is a straight forward and inexpensive task for the vast majority of Australians, however we understand that some people may need practical, in-home assistance to make the switch,” Senator Conroy said.

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