Branded SMS messages face verification changes as anti-scam rules take effect
Small businesses and community organisations must act now to ensure their text messages continue reaching customers and members ahead of new anti-scam rules taking effect
Emergency call system to face regulatory overhaul following outage lessons
The Albanese Government has launched a review of Triple Zero regulations to ensure the system is reliable and resilient. Led by the Triple Zero Custodian,
Radio audiences to be informed when AI-generated voices are on air
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has registered new commercial radio rules covering school-hour content standards and disclosure of artificial intelligence use. Under the
Lycamobile fined $376,200 over identity check failures and scam breaches
Telco Lycamobile has paid a $376,200 penalty for failing to verify identities when transferring services, resulting in consumer losses of at least $175,000. An Australian
Telco licence renewals spark debate over public asset use
Australia’s major telcos are set to receive a billion-dollar discount on spectrum licence fees, raising concerns over lack of consumer benefits. Australia’s peak communications consumer
ACMA seeks industry action on unsafe communications devices sold online
Australians buying communications equipment online will benefit from stronger consumer protections under a new Equipment Safety Pledge launched by the ACMA. The pledge is a
ACMA to fine big tech for misinformation
The dominance of big tech platforms in the media industry has raised concerns worldwide. Australia has emerged as a pioneer in addressing this issue, implementing
Public consultation launched to further combat online misinformation
ACMA has launched a public consultation on a framework aimed at empowering digital platforms to combat online misinformation. “Mis and disinformation sows division within the
ACMA gets new powers to target misinformation
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is getting stronger regulatory powers from the federal government to fight off the growing spread of digital misinformation
Lycamobile receives another penalty over customer data handling
Lycamobile Pty Ltd has paid a $186,480 penalty after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found further contraventions in relation to previous enforcement actions
ACMA sets expectations for telcos dealing with vulnerable consumers
Telcos will now be pushed to be more proactive in identifying and dealing with customers in vulnerable circumstances thanks to a new industry Statement of
SIM-swap scammers targeted by new ACMA laws
Australia’s telecommunications regulator is implementing new rules that will push telecommunications companies to clamp down on the ‘SIM-swap’ scam that has robbed mobile users of