Consumer safeguards
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The Government's approach to consumer safeguards
The Australian Government promotes an open, competitive telecommunications market so Australians can have access to innovative and affordable services. The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 supports this aim.
The Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Act 2010 also protects consumers by:
increasing competition in the telecommunications industry
strengthening consumer safeguards
giving the Australian Communications and Media Authority the power to develop industry standards.
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