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ABOUT ACCAN

ACCAN is the peak national consumer advocacy organisation for communications

Our Vision

Trusted, accessible, inclusive, affordable and available communications and digital services for all Australians.

Our Misson

To advocate for, represent, support and inform consumers to deliver better outcomes.

Our Values

Courageous, Transparent, Collaborative, Future-Focused, Inclusive
 

COURAGEOUS - We are unafraid in speaking out for consumers and proposing policy solutions.

TRANSPARENT - We openly share our policy views.

COLLABORATIVE - We work constructively with all stakeholders to achieve results for consumers.

FUTURE-FOCUSED - We are forward-looking and evidence-informed.

INCLUSIVE - We strive to represent all consumers in Australia and act on particular issues for vulnerable groups.

Our Strategic Goals

ACCAN is committed to achieving the following four key strategic goals:

1. National leadership in consumer communications advocacy and awareness

2. National leadership in policy and research

3. Collaboration and coalition building

4. Organisational capacity and resilience

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ACCAN's Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan provides insights into ACCAN’s mission, values and strategic goals. The plan will direct the organisation’s work for the next three (3) years and sets out how ACCAN will achieve its vision of trusted, accessible, inclusive, affordable and available communications and digital services for all Australians.

Our Team

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Carol Bennett

Chief Executive Officer

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Gareth Downing

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

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Audrey Reoch

Director of Economic Regulation

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Sam Kininmonth

Research Manager

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Dr Amelia Radke

Principal Policy Officer – Digital Inclusion

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Con Gouskos

Policy Adviser – Affordability.

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Rebekah Palmer

Policy Officer – Consumer Protection

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Natasha Brettell

Graduate Policy Officer

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David Hack

Graduate Policy and Research Officer

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Amelia Pearson

Economic Policy Officer

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Alec Bennetts

Media and Communications Officer

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Ayden Castro

Office Manager

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Bronwyn Wood

Strategic Engagement Lead

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Anabelle Keaney

Social Media and Content Manager

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Elise Ackland

Accessible Telecoms Project Lead

Our Board

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Vince Humphries

Chairperson

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Delia Rickard PSM

Deputy Chairperson

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Bobbie Blackson

Board Member

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Robert Morsillo

Board Member

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Daniel Featherstone

Board Member

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David Spriggs

Board Member

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Dr Ron Ben-David

Board Member

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Dr Amber Marshall

Board Member

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Tess Matthews

Board Member

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