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The reviews are done – now it’s time for reform: ACCAN urges 48th Parliament to prioritise communications as an essential consumer service
Communications now an essential service, say consumers
Billions on the line – communications regulator’s proposed approach to spectrum raises questions of regulatory capture
Brands want us to trust them. But as the SPF debacle shows, they need to earn it
Optus admits it exploited vulnerable consumers through disturbing sales practices
New telco rules to assist most vulnerable only weeks away
Telstra emergency service outage ‘a near-miss’ – with lessons to be learnt
Put consumers before commissions: advocates call for sales and credit reform
Statement On Today’s Telstra Price Hikes
A statement on today’s Telstra price hikes
Misleading and deceptive marketing from Telco – can we trust them?
ACCAN congratulates the returned Albanese Government and calls for fundamental reforms to communications policy
Cost of connectivity: new report flags strong support for concessional internet
New research finds telco sign-on pressure, plan changes, low trust, poor coverage: ACCAN calls for urgent action
New research finds telco sign-on pressure, plan changes, low trust, poor coverage: ACCAN calls for urgent action
Time to scrap ‘consumer protections’ rules which do not protect consumers
At last, a boost to consumer telco connectivity, choice and safety
Worrying new data the tip of telco complaints iceberg
Consumer-boosting telco reform now before Parliament
‘Cosy’ relationship between watchdog and telcos is costly for consumers
Albanese Government takes strong action to protect telco consumers
New enforcement powers a major win for telco consumers
New investment in NBN welcomed by consumers
Regional telco review heaps further pressure on consumer code
Consumers call for Triple Zero modernisation after outage
Consumer Body To Scrutinise NBN Expenditure
More funding to support advocacy to keep broadband affordable
Great discounts, good deals and deceptive scams abound this sales season
Mandatory SMS Register to ensure Australians get fewer notifications from scammers
Great discounts, good deals and deceptive scams abound this sales season
Telco Complaints Too Often ‘unresolved’
Optus cops major Triple Zero fine, must now put consumers first
Disgraceful Optus conduct must spur fundamental change in telco sector
Final chance to prepare ahead of 3G shutdown
Ban On Unfair Trading Practices Welcome
NBN To Remain Asset For All Australians
ACCAN Welcomes New Telco Rules To Curb DFV Scourge
Government’s Scams Prevention Framework only goes halfway – we need a presumption of reimbursement say consumer advocates
A reduction in telco complaints may signal that consumers are giving up
Onus to stop scams must be on large corporations – not consumers
New rules for essential Triple Zero services a win for public safety
Medical authorities must urgently address ‘ticking time bomb’ of devices impacted by 3G shutdown
New Register to fight SMS scam scourge should be mandatory
Consumers Welcome New Outage Communications Rules
Fighting back against cyber criminals this Scams Awareness Week
Extension Of 3G Welcome Relief
Scams, financial hardship and 3G shutdown on the agenda for TIO Consumer Panel meeting
Safety Concerns Mean 3G Shutdown Must Be Delayed