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ARTICLE · 05 APRIL 2007

Communications Update March 2007 - Legislation

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On 1 February 2007, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) awarded Service Stream Solutions Pty Ltd (Service Stream) the contract valued at $12.1 million to build, operate, publicise and maintain the Do Not Call Register (Register) established under the Do Not Call Register Act 2006.

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ACMA awards contract under the Do Not Call Register Act 2006

On 1 February 2007, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) awarded Service Stream Solutions Pty Ltd (Service Stream) the contract valued at $12.1 million to build, operate, publicise and maintain the Do Not Call Register (Register) established under the Do Not Call Register Act 2006. Once the Register is operational (by May 2007 at the latest), Australians may choose to list their fixed line and mobile numbers to avoid receiving telemarketing calls. The contract will run until February 2011, when Service Stream choose to extend it for a further three years.

Service Stream will be responsible for the following activities associated with the Do Not Call Register:

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