http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=LATEST The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, the internet, radiocommunications and telecommunications, and aims to make communications and media work in Australia's public interest. en-us Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:45:36 -0800 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410283 The Australian Communications and Media Authority is considering the future technological evolution of free-to-air television after the transition to digital television is complete. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:45:35 -0800 RSSPECT-001621145 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410280 The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking public comment on a proposal to vary the licence area plan for Brisbane Radio to change the technical specifications of radio service 4KQ to reflect its current operating conditions. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:46:23 -0800 RSSPECT-001609791 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410279 The Australian Communications and Media Authority has accepted an enforceable undertaking from Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) to rein in wayward dealers telemarketing the products of Vodafone and 3 Mobile after receiving complaints about unsolicited calls from consumers on the Do Not Call Register. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:46:17 -0800 RSSPECT-001591467 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410275 The Australian Communications and Media Authority seeks to correct inaccurate media reporting about its recently published Privacy Guidelines for Broadcasters 2011. Its publication concludes the first review of the ACMA’s guidelines since their introduction in 2005. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:23:54 -0800 RSSPECT-001581371 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410273 The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s new Privacy Guidelines for Broadcasters 2011 include enhanced guidance for broadcasters on how the broadcasting codes protect the privacy of Australians, whether or not in a public place. The guidelines also deal with consent, children, public figures, material in the public domain and public interest. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:34:45 -0800 RSSPECT-001556343 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410274 The Australian Communications and Media Authority welcomes the Communications Alliance decision to revise the telecommunications industry’s Quality of Service (QoS) guidelines for internet protocol (IP)-based services to reflect the shift to fibre-based services via the National Broadband Network (NBN). Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:27:45 -0800 RSSPECT-001554853 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410270 The Australian Communications and Media Authority has issued directions to two Vodafone companies requiring them to comply with the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code (TCP Code). Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:10:32 -0800 RSSPECT-001552442 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410267 The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking public comment on proposed changes to television and radio services described in the Licence Area Plan (LAP) for Darwin and Katherine Television and Radio. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:48:51 -0800 RSSPECT-001550836 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410265 The Australian Communications and Media Authority has today released a discussion paper seeking comment on three proposed changes to Australian phone numbers. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:48:12 -0800 RSSPECT-001550832 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410264 The Australian Communications and Media Authority has investigated whether the broadcast of material sourced from Facebook breaches the privacy provisions in the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2010 (the code). Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:00:55 -0800 RSSPECT-001548718 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410263 The ABC Adelaide local radio station 5AN breached the impartiality requirements of the ABC code of practice in an interview with the South Australian State politician Kevin Foley on 5 April 2011. The interview took place during the program Breakfast. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:16:48 -0800 RSSPECT-001548579 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410261 A Channel Seven News segment broadcast in February this year about a remark made by Opposition Leader Tony Abbott did not breach the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2010 requirements for news programs. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:35:33 -0800 RSSPECT-001543323 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410259 Accessing online services via mobile phones (such as mobile apps) is becoming increasingly popular for Australians. During the month of June 2011, 3.9 million people aged 14 years and over went online via their mobile phone – a 63 per cent increase on the previous June. In particular, 72 per cent of smartphone users downloaded a mobile app in the six months to April 2011. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:57:01 -0800 RSSPECT-001541481 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410255 If you use your mobile phone to buy presents, pay bills or do banking this Christmas, make sure you protect your phone like your wallet. The ACMA has been working with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) to educate shoppers on how to keep their mobile phone transactions safe. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:11:07 -0800 RSSPECT-001537599 http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_410257 The number of mobile services in Australia increased by 13 per cent during 2010–11 to reach 29.28 million at June 2011, according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s Communications Report 2010-11, tabled in Parliament yesterday by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:10:43 -0800 RSSPECT-001537598