Richard has been working with communication policy in broadcasting, telecommunication, and on the Internet since 1988; much of that time has been spent advising or negotiating for the Australian Government. From 1994 to 2002 he participated in [[WTO]] negotiations, The International Telecommunication Union, Asia-Pacific regional meetings, and the [[OECD]]. In 1996, Mr. Thwaites was Chairman of an [[ITU]] working group; in 2000 he became Chairman of the [[APEC]] Tel Working Group.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/biog/thwaites.htm ICANN.org]</ref> He has worked on issues related to International tariffs and standards between telecommunication companies and governments;<ref>[http://www.lloyde.com/press/press_20031109_itwriters.htm Lloyde.com]</ref> and for 8 years he was in charge of Australia's policy at an international level.<ref>[http://www.atug.com.au/bio/RichardThwaitesBio%20.pdf Atug.com]</ref> | Richard has been working with communication policy in broadcasting, telecommunication, and on the Internet since 1988; much of that time has been spent advising or negotiating for the Australian Government. From 1994 to 2002 he participated in [[WTO]] negotiations, The International Telecommunication Union, Asia-Pacific regional meetings, and the [[OECD]]. In 1996, Mr. Thwaites was Chairman of an [[ITU]] working group; in 2000 he became Chairman of the [[APEC]] Tel Working Group.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/biog/thwaites.htm ICANN.org]</ref> He has worked on issues related to International tariffs and standards between telecommunication companies and governments;<ref>[http://www.lloyde.com/press/press_20031109_itwriters.htm Lloyde.com]</ref> and for 8 years he was in charge of Australia's policy at an international level.<ref>[http://www.atug.com.au/bio/RichardThwaitesBio%20.pdf Atug.com]</ref> |