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Phone: services, pricing, regulation. Phone
Improving the telecommunications powers and immunities framework

The Australian Government is seeking comments on what reforms are required that would ensure the powers and immunities framework continues to meet the needs of modern Australia.

Started September 16, 2020 09:00 AEST
Ended October 30, 2020 17:00 AEDT
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Spectrum: wireless, frequencies, radio, EME Spectrum
Consultation on the designation of the 3.4 GHz band

The Government is consulting on a possible designation of the 3.4 GHz band for allocation by spectrum licences.

Started September 23, 2020 09:00 AEST
Ended October 20, 2020 17:00 AEDT
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Internet: NBN, Online safety, consumer safeguards. Internet
Options for boosting pit and pipe in new...

Underground pit and pipe is used to deliver telecommunications cabling to homes and businesses. Most developers do the right thing and install this important facility. However, a small number are not doing this, causing inconvenience and added costs for property occupants.

Started August 31, 2020 09:00 AEST
Ended September 29, 2020 12:00 AEST
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Internet: NBN, Online safety, consumer safeguards. Internet
Consumer Safeguards Review consultation—Part C:...

The Government is consulting on Part C of the Consumer Safeguards Review (the Review). Part C will consider how best to provide choice and fairness in the consumer-provider relationship, including the role of industry self-regulation, legacy consumer protections for traditional phone services, and digital inclusion and productivity.

** Please note the consultation is now open until 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 24 September 2020 (an extension of four weeks on the previous closing date of Monday 24 August 2020).

Started July 27, 2020 07:00 AEST
Ended September 24, 2020 17:00 AEST
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Television: licensing, advertising, SBS and ABC. Television
Supporting Australian stories on our screens...

The Government is seeking community and industry feedback on options to  support Australian stories on our screens in a modern, multi-platform environment.

Started April 15, 2020 09:00 AEST
Ended July 03, 2020 17:00 AEST
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