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Communication policies centre stage in formation of new government
25 August 2010
Senators Conroy, Ludlam and Tony Smith MP address five key communication policy questions
We posed five key communications policy questions to the Coalition, Greens and Labor parties a...Read more
Telstra would profit by putting customers in charge
13 August 2010
Media reports that Telstra will put in place an “app cap” to cut off smartphone users’ internet access once they’ve reached their data allowance limit are not yet a reality, ac...Read more
ACCAN calls for affordable broadband for all Australians
11 August 2010
Peak telecommunications consumer advocacy group the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network says regardless of which party wins the Federal Election on August 21, what consumers really want ...Read more
Consumer Advocacy Election Platform 2010
10 August 2010
This election challenge has been developed by consumer advocates across Australia from many organisations, including ACCAN, and represents key issues for Australian consumers.
Inaugural ACCAN CEO Allan Asher appointed Commonwealth Ombudsman
23 July 2010
The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network says it is extremely proud that its inaugural chief executive, Allan Asher, has been appointed Commonwealth Ombudsman.
Allan will f...Read more