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Becoming Australia’s Digital City

Andrew Barr, Chief Minister of Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Last updated 1 March 2025

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“The CBRfree Wifi network is… we believe one of the largest [free public Wifi networks] in the world.”

Creating an extensive free public WiFi network, installing energy efficient street lights and building a carbon-neutral city—these are just some ways Canberra is using to become Australia’s leading digital city. By piloting a range of new technologies with the support of universities and the private sector, the city aims to be a pioneer for innovation that can be scaled up for larger cities in the country and around the world.

Interviewee

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Andrew Barr
Chief Minister of Australian Capital Territory
Australia