The ACMA will regulate to ensure NBN’s rebates to retail providers are passed on to consumers.
Australian Government sets spectrum cap for the 26GHz band
The Communications Minister has directed the ACMA to implement a limit of 1GHz per operator in the next 5G auction.
Australian Competition Authority sues Google for misleading conduct
The ACCC maintains Google misled consumers to obtain their consent for collecting a broader scope of personal data.
Australian regulator outlines guidelines for codes of practice to counter misinformation
The ACMA set out its expectations for voluntary codes to counter misinformation and to help consumers when it comes to the quality of online news and information.
Australian government updates the policy for telecommunications in new developments
The new policy establishes obligations for the NBN and other infrastructure providers, which have to provide wholesale services where they are the Statutory Infrastructure Provider.
Australia orders Facebook and Google to share revenue with media companies
The Australian Government instructed the ACCC to develop a mandatory code of conduct, marking a change from the voluntary approach initially set out.
Australian regulators respond to the coronavirus pandemic
The communications authority ACMA, and the competition authority ACCC, set out their priorities and how they will approach regulation and enforcement.
Australian competition authority looks at possible competition issues in the next 5G auction
The ACCC has been instructed by the Government to seek feedback ahead of the award of spectrum in the 26GHz band.
Australian Federal Court clears Vodafone – TPG merger
The Court overturned a decision of the ACCC to block the merger, saying it would not substantially lessen competition.
Industry seeks clearer scope of Australian broadband tax
A hearing in a Committee of the Australian Senate highlighted the need to redefine the scope of the tax which is intended to fund broadband services in rural and remote areas.
