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Friday, 05 July 2024 12:43
Consumers of essential communications services ‘deserve direct regulation’
Gordon Peters
The ACCC response to the latest draft of the Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code validates “long-held consumer concerns” about the suitability of self-regulation to protect…
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Technology Regulation
Friday, 05 July 2024 10:41
eSafety Commissioner gives industry six months to draft new online safety codes for children
By Kenn Anthony Mendoza
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner is giving six months to the internet industry to come up with enforceable codes detailing how it will protect children from inappropriate…
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Technology Regulation
Thursday, 04 July 2024 10:52
Telco consumer protection a main priority for ACMA this year
By Kenn Anthony Mendoza
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will prioritise consumer protections in the telco sector this year, as outlined in its newly-released 2024-25 compliance priorities.
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Technology Regulation
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 11:51
ACCC grants interim authorisation to ABA, banks and retailers to financially support Armaguard
Gordon Peters
The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to allow the Australian Banking Association (ABA), banks and retailers to provide financial contributions to cash-in -transit business Armaguard.
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Technology Regulation
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- ACCC
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
- interim authorisation
- Australian Banking Association (ABA)
- banks
- Retailers
- ANZ Bank
- Commonwealth Bank
- National Australia Bank
- Westpac
- Australia Post
- Coles
- wesfarmers
- Woolworths
- Armaguard
- cashin transit
- financial support
- Mick Keogh
- Acting ACCC Chair
Tuesday, 02 July 2024 12:17
ACCC accepts Telstra, Optus undertakings on Google search services investigation
Gordon Peters
The ACCC has accepted undertakings from Telstra and Optus as part of its ongoing competition investigation into Google’s search services in Australia.
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Technology Regulation
Friday, 28 June 2024 14:12
Milder winter and government rebates ‘subdue the impact’ of increasing prices on electricity bills: ACCC
Gordon Peters
Median effective electricity prices for residential customers across all regions grew by 14 per cent between September 2022 and September 2023, according to the latest…
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Technology Regulation
Thursday, 27 June 2024 13:25
Dodo Power & Gas pays $82,500 in penalties for breaches of electricity code: ACCC
ACCC
Electricity retailer M2 Energy Pty Ltd, trading as Dodo Power & Gas (Dodo) paid $82,500 in penalties after the ACCC issued six infringement notices to…
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Technology Regulation
Thursday, 27 June 2024 09:22
AMTA launches web-based tool to check if mobiles will be affected by 3G shutdown
By Kenn Anthony Mendoza
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) launched a new web-based tool to help Australians determine if their mobile device will be fully supported on Australian…
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Technology Regulation
GUEST OPINION: Healthcare organisations in Australia are under immense pressure to innovate to better support employees, drive efficiencies, optimise patient outcomes, and ultimately ease the…
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Government Tech Policy
Friday, 21 June 2024 11:46
ACCC publishes final report for the mobile terminating access service declaration inquiry and commences access determination inquiries
ACCC
On 21 June 2024, the ACCC released a final inquiry report regarding the declaration of the domestic mobile terminating access service (MTAS).
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Technology Regulation
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