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Digital platforms in Australia commit to action on disinformation
ACMA has welcomed the new Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation released by the Digital Industry Group (DIGI). Read more…
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More Australians using mobiles at home and kids are starting younger
ACMA research shows the trend in Australians shifting from fixed to mobile, and mobile phone use among Australian children continues to grow. Read more…
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Australia introduces new rules to detect, trace and block scam calls
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has today registered new rules that require telcos to detect, trace and block scam calls. Read more…
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Australian regulator ACMA reprimands Telstra for overcharging A$2.5mn
ACMA tells Telstra to comply after it had overcharged more than 10,000 customers a total of almost $2.5 million over a 12-year period. Read more…
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Australian regulator backs reform of current telecoms safeguards
With telecoms now an essential service the Australian Communications and Media Authority is backing reform of current regulatory safeguards. Read more…
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NBN service continuity rules breached by Telstra, Optus, TPG and Dodo
ACMA has found TPG, Optus, Dodo and Telstra in breach of consumer protection rules after customers were left without telco services. Read more…
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ACMA offers new resources to protect Australians from phone scams
Scam activity on telco networks has a significant social and economic impact on Australians says ACMA that has resources avaiable to help. Read more…
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If you Spamalot it’s going to cost you – ask Australia’s Optus
Singtel Optus, has had to pay an AUD504,000 fine after an ACMA investigation discovered significant breaches of anti-spamming laws. Read more…
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80% of Australians concerned with commercial influence in news
More than 8 in 10 Australian adults are concerned about large advertisers influence on news, according to new research from the the regulator, ACMA. Read more…
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Australian regulator recommends prompt action to combat scams
Australian regulator recommends new enforceable obligations on telcos and the immediate commencement of trials for a number of scam reduction initiatives. Read more…