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125 MHz of spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band, a key band for the rollout of 5G services, will be auctioned in October 2018.

A weblog or "blog" is basically a personal internet journal cum bulletin board. An unrestricted weblog or "blog" is an internet website which enables anyone with internet access to post comments. A restricted weblog permits the posting of comments only by authorised users.

ACMA may soon undertake its first auction of spectrum licences, suitable for future Australian 5G mobile services.

New Bills aim to promote competition in the telecommunications infrastructure market and protect interests of consumers.

This 2017 discussion paper was intended to be a roadmap for regulatory steps to support the rollout of 5G in Australia.

The issue of recording telephone calls was recently considered in the Federal Court in Furnari v Ziegert [2016] FCA 1080.

Full Federal Court allows appeal by Melbourne City Council and the Brisbane City Council relating to council approvals for "payphone cabinets".

Telecommunications companies need to work quickly to ensure they are ready for the new rules.

A silly, but offensive or discriminatory tweet could be shared, re-posted, re-tweeted, and fully discussed world wide.

The ACMA and the ACCC have been very active in the telco space, pursuing a number of phone and internet providers.

The Privacy and Telco Acts create a framework for the transparent collection, use and storage of personal information.

On 13 February 2025, the Australian Federal Parliament passed the Scams Prevention Bill 2025 (Cth) ("Bill"), the first of its kind worldwide.

New 'two-tiered' penalties in WA will more than double the current maximum fine for using a mobile phone while driving.

Review of regulations continues the ACMA focus on consumer protection issues in the telecommunications sector.

The update reviews APRA's information paper and highlights some concerns on cloud services in APRA-regulated entities.

ACMA remains The review aims to ensure that ACMA remains "fit-for-purpose" for the communications regulatory environment.

The Prime Minister has today released the list of legislation proposed for introduction in the Spring sittings starting. While copies are not yet available and they will only be made available if and when the Bills are introduced into Parliament, relevant Bills in the Broadcasting and Telco sectors are listed below.

In a keynote address, the Federal Communications Minister outlined the media policy priorities of the Albanese Government.