Media releases

The ACMA has released a first-of-its-kind telco customer complaints handling report.

Telstra Limited (Telstra) has paid a penalty of more than $3 million for failing to comply with emergency call rules.

Australia and the United Kingdom will join forces to combat phone scams, spam and unsolicited calls.

The ACMA has made new rules for the telecommunications industry, in the event of a major network outage.

Tabcorp Holdings Limited has paid a $262,920 penalty for taking online in-play sports bets, which is illegal in Australia.

Subsidiaries of Singtel Optus Pty Limited (Optus) have paid penalties totalling more than $12 million.

The ACMA is pleased to have been recognised with an international award for regulatory excellence.

The Commonwealth Bank has paid a $7.5 million penalty after it sent emails that did not comply with Australia’s spam laws.

The ACMA has registered a new community radio broadcasting code of practice.

The ACMA has welcomed Free TV Australia’s public consultation of its draft code of practice.