Nearly six million Australians are being left behind by the country’s rapid shift to digital technology, according to new research.

Experts warn that digital inequality is deepening, with barriers like cost, access, and digital skills cutting people off from essential services and social connection.

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Produced By: Moemina Shukur

Featured In Story: Dr Ash Watson – Sociologist UNSW

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 14 October 2025