As Ofcom in the UK becomes the latest regulator tasked with enforcing online safety laws, we joined its workshop series on implementing the Online Safety Act
Regulating digital markets in the UK
While the CMA looks ahead to implementing the DMCC Bill, the Government should look to learn from other early movers in implementing digital competition regulation
Regulating access to news
The Online News Act is one of several global attempts to protect the revenues of news publishers as readers move increasingly online
Regulating digital markets in Australia
The ACCC’s proposed reforms would set the country apart in trying to tame big tech’s expansion into adjacent markets
Modernising universal service to reflect the digital age
Policymakers look to ensure broadband access meets the evolving needs of society, including considering the role of alternative technologies
Mobile coverage and quality issues in rural Australia
Given the trend of selling towers to large independent companies, is the way that they're regulated still fit for purpose?
Tweaking the rules for Chorus and the NBN
Regulators in both Australia and New Zealand are seeking to ensure network providers still operate in the best interests of consumers
Australia: New rules to improve safeguards for consumers
Amid continued failings in several areas, a new directly enforceable instrument will give ACMA more powers to better protect customers facing financial hardship
Australia: Court prohibits Telstra/TPG rural tie-up
The parties could yet adjust the proposed agreement or appeal to the Federal Court, for which success would mean meeting a high legal threshold
Canada’s controversial new content law
The Government may follow Australia in regulating negotiations between platforms and news businesses, with its experience over the past two years providing some helpful lessons
