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    The Australian Communications and Media Authority is calling for comments on proposed changes to the way online and mobile content is regulated.

  • New laws cover red-light content in red tape

    The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will be introducing changes to the regulation of restricted content available online and via mobile premium services next week, even after an overwhelming negative response from the media and industry.

  • Labor: ACMA new regulator in name only

    ALP MP Stephen Smith told the federal House of Representatives last night that his party would support legislation merging the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) and the Australian Broadcasting Authority (ABA), although the government had yet to address several key concerns.

  • Anti-spam legislation effective, claims ACMA

    Australia's anti-spam watchdog has lauded the effectiveness of the Spam Act 2003, but warned international efforts and moves to combat the "fusion of spam, fraud and cybercrime" must be stepped up.

  • Quicker, all-ages phone services coming soon

    The Australian communications regulator has announced plans for new telephone numbers, to allow some experimentation with communications services.

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    The more things change...

    With all the excitement over the iPhone, few people have noticed that 1 July was the 11th anniversary of the deregulation of Australia's telecommunications market.

  • Read the blog post - David Braue

    Digital TV for the blind (the ones leading the blind)

    Might I suggest that the government, which so far has handled the issue with kid gloves, take a chance for once and reach over and just pull the digital TV plug?

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