Schedule review of G596:2013 Communication Support for Emergency Response Industry Guideline

ACCAN recently submitted to Communications Alliance’s scheduled review of G596:2013 Communication Support for Emergency Response Industry Guideline (the Guideline).

This submission recommends that Communications Alliance reconfirm the Guideline. In addition, ACCAN proposes that: 

• The Guideline be subject to a comprehensive review that examines its use and effectiveness over the past decade. This review should involve input from Emergency Service Organisations, Carriers, and Carriage Service Providers, and should consider current discussions around information sharing frameworks. 

• The review be conducted with an intention to elevate the Guideline to the status of an Industry Code, reflecting the essential role of communications support during emergencies.