Recently, Chief researcher of our project of Chinese-Language Digital/Social Media in Australia: Rethinking Soft Power, Prof Wanning Sun from UTS , made two submissions to the Review of Australian Broadcasting Services in the Asia Pacific held by the Department of Communications and the Arts and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and the Soft Power Review, led by DFAT.
The Review of Australian Broadcasting Services in the Asia Pacific is assessing the reach of Australia's media in the Asia-Pacific region, including examining whether shortwave radio technology should be used. All media distribution platforms—television, radio and online—are being examined including commercial, community and publicly funded services. The review is also looking at different types of technologies such as analogue, digital and satellite radio and television services and online services. More information of the Review can be found here:
https://www.communications.gov.au/have-your-say/review-australian-broadcasting-services-asia-pacific
The Soft Power Review is a review of the nation's unique soft power strengths and capabilities. The Australian Government was committed by the 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper to conduct such a review.
The White Paper defines soft power as the ability to influence the behaviour and thinking of others through the power of attraction and ideas. Soft power assets can include a nation's education institutions, its aid program, its tourism assets and economic strength as well as other elements of national identity such as lifestyle and culture.
DFAT is leading the review, which is a whole-of-government effort to ensure Australia continues to build soft power and exercise influence effectively. The review will consider ways to better leverage Australia's soft power assets and build effective partnerships to advance Australia's security and prosperity.
More information of the Review can be found here:
https://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/soft-power-review/Pages/soft-power-review.aspx
Here are the full submissions from Prof Sun: