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SpinTel breaks fair advertising policies with misleading “unlimited” promo

Sydney-based telco SpinTel Pty Ltd has received a directive from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to comply with the Telecommunications Consumer Protection (TCP)...

ACMA calls for revision of broadcasting regulations

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is imploring broadcasters to revise their codes of conduct and create new regulations to suit online services like...

ACMA eyes SMS scams, misinformation in 2022-23 compliance priorities

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced its compliance priorities for 2022 to 2023, highlighting misinformation and scams as two of the seven priority...

ACMA whacks Lycamobile with additional fine for disregarding obligations

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) lashed Lycamobile for the second time for its “ongoing disregard” of obligations stemming from previously identified public safety...

Communications watchdog bans illegal casino-style website

After intervention, Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is blocking an illegal gambling website that has taken tens of millions of Australians’ dollars The ACMA...

ACCC says scam calls are increasing, here’s how you can avoid them

Scam calls are becoming more rampant and scammers are using different strategies to scam Australians using technology. Scammers will introduce themselves on the phone pretending...

ACMA reminds telcos to support customers experiencing hardship

While the number of internet and mobile plan customers experiencing financial hardship has fallen in the past year, Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) stated...

ACMA study shows increase in Aussie online gambling during COVID

A new study conducted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has revealed an increase in the number of Australians gambling online over the...

CommSol breaches new network infrastructure rules

ACMA has found that CommSol Holdings Pty Ltd (commonly referred to as CommSol), a Canberra-based wholesale telco, breached the new network infrastructure rules, marking it...

Media watchdog ACMA fines company $100,000 for unlawful calls

Financial services company Information Support Australia (trading as Super Information Team) has been fined $102,120 by the media watchdog Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)...

New bill banning political spam messages proposed to Parliament

A new bill was introduced to parliament on Wednesday, sparking a debate on whether or not politicians should be allowed to send out unsolicited text...

Additional accountability measures for digital platforms a positive step

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) welcomes the announcement of the Digital Industry Group Inc. (DIGI) of additional accountability measures for digital platforms in...

Optus refunds small and medium-sized businesses after $800k error

Almost 1000 small and medium-sized businesses are being refunded close to $800,000 after Optus charged them for landline services they did not receive. An Australian...

Palmer promises big spending communications campaign

Clive Palmer has announced United Australia’s federal campaign will be “the most well-funded” of any party contesting the next election, suggesting a reprieve from federal...

ACMA To Launch National Gambling Self-Exclusion Register in 2022

Australia’s first national self-exclusion register for online and phone gambling has taken a major step forward with the appointment of Engine Australia (Engine) to deliver...

Telstra pays $1.5 million penalty for breaching customer rights

Telstra Corporation Ltd has paid an infringement notice of more than $1,500,000 after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found it failed to provide...

COVID restrictions helped increase digital communication use for older Australians

Australia’s COVID-19 restrictions have led to more older Australians using digital communications, including social media apps, than ever before. Research from the Australian Communications and...