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ACMA ponders exemptions from new outage register rules

ACMA ponders exemptions from new outage register rules

Wants views on whether government direction is workable.
Andrew Colley Jan 20 2026 8:30AM Telco/ISP
Triple Zero Custodian might force telcos to share info

Triple Zero Custodian might force telcos to share info

Its six work priorities are revealed.
Andrew Colley Nov 26 2025 6:17AM Telco/ISP
The triple zero questions that won't go away

The triple zero questions that won't go away

Analysis: Why did carriers wait to block handsets they knew were a danger?
Andrew Colley Oct 29 2025 6:35AM Telco/ISP
Gov leans into real-time network outage register

Gov leans into real-time network outage register

Communications Minister tells ACMA to make it happen.
Andrew Colley Oct 28 2025 9:58AM Telco/ISP
ACMA rejects draft consumer code as calls to end self-regulation grow louder

ACMA rejects draft consumer code as calls to end self-regulation grow louder

Raises possibility of using legislative powers for direct regulation.
Andrew Colley Oct 24 2025 3:50PM Telco/ISP
ACCAN calls for real-time, single source of truth on outages

ACCAN calls for real-time, single source of truth on outages

Carrier lobby calls it excessive red tape
Andrew Colley Oct 15 2025 6:23AM Telco/ISP
ACCAN presses NBN Co to make 50Mbps its basic tier

ACCAN presses NBN Co to make 50Mbps its basic tier

Calling time on 25/5Mbps.
Ry Crozier Feb 18 2025 6:06AM Telco/ISP
'Readily available' consumer spyware apps could violate raft of Aussie laws

'Readily available' consumer spyware apps could violate raft of Aussie laws

According to ACCAN, Deakin University report.
Matt Johnston Aug 26 2019 6:36AM Security
Consumers 'shortchanged' when asking for their own data

Consumers 'shortchanged' when asking for their own data

Academics agitate for Aussie GDPR.
Matt Johnston Jul 31 2019 12:22PM Strategy
ACCAN wants SLAs for NBN users

ACCAN wants SLAs for NBN users

But NBN Co argues costs would be passed on to RSPs.
Allie Coyne Mar 8 2018 11:09AM Telco/ISP
ACCAN receives five-year funding extension

ACCAN receives five-year funding extension

Survives review relatively unscathed.
Ry Crozier Jun 9 2017 4:52PM Telco/ISP
Telcos take ACCAN to task

Telcos take ACCAN to task

Consumer advocacy group cops industry blast.
Ry Crozier Dec 24 2016 2:50PM Telco/ISP
Government reviews ACCAN funding

Government reviews ACCAN funding

Money could be redirected or withdrawn altogether.
Andrew Sadauskas Oct 25 2016 12:02PM Telco/ISP
ACCAN pushes for mobile app crackdown

ACCAN pushes for mobile app crackdown

Will work with states to monitor complaints.
Andrew Colley Oct 9 2014 11:54AM Software
Telco industry lobbies for 000 calls via SMS, VoIP, apps

Telco industry lobbies for 000 calls via SMS, VoIP, apps

Emergency comms must keep up with expectations.
Allie Coyne Sep 16 2014 3:37PM Telco/ISP
TPG fined for triple zero failure

TPG fined for triple zero failure

Error could have cost a life, Judge says.
Paris Cowan Apr 16 2014 1:53PM Telco/ISP
Beagle Telecom takes aim at ACCAN, TIO

Beagle Telecom takes aim at ACCAN, TIO

Reform proposals sent to new government.
Ry Crozier Dec 19 2013 10:56AM Telco/ISP
Campaign to kill CAPTCHA kicks off

Campaign to kill CAPTCHA kicks off

May contravene accessibility law.
Juha Saarinen Aug 5 2013 11:59AM Strategy
Optus rebuffed in SMS fee renegotiation

Optus rebuffed in SMS fee renegotiation

Joins MacTel, iiNet in seeking regulatory recourse.
Ry Crozier Jul 11 2013 6:44AM Telco/ISP
Telstra, Optus, VHA back renewal of mobile fee oversight

Telstra, Optus, VHA back renewal of mobile fee oversight

Unilateral showing.
Ry Crozier Jul 11 2013 6:09AM Telco/ISP

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