The Government has released its policy on providing telecommunications in new developments.
Telecommunications companies have some powers to enter land and install and maintain some types of telecommunications facilities, and some immunities from some state and territory legislation.
We have undertaken a review of the Integrated Public Number Database (IPND) and released a report of its findings.
The government has released a report on the future directions for spectrum management.
The Government has appointed the Children’s e-Safety commissioner to improve online safety for Australian Children.
Telstra’s retail price controls (RPC) were repealed
It's illegal to provide some interactive gambling activities, such as 'online casinos', to someone in Australia. Examples include roulette, poker, craps, online 'pokies' and blackjack.
Industry self-regulation minimises government intervention, reducing costs and promoting industry compliance.
Australia’s telecommunications industry operates in an environment of full and open competition.