Submission to the Economic Reform Roundtable

ACCAN recently submitted to the Treasury’s consultation on the Economic Reform Roundtable. As Australia's peak body representing communications consumers, we recognise the critical role that communications services play in unlocking Australia’s productivity.

Communications services are essential for keeping people connected within an increasingly digital economy. Spurred by technological advances, effective and reliable communications services fundamentally facilitate productivity in all areas of the Australian economy.

Achieving this should be a national focus for the Australian government. ACCAN sees a unique opportunity for the government to prioritise reforms to ensure that:

1. Everyone has affordable access to communications services and devices, with no one left behind in the wake of rapidly advancing technology.

2. There is effective competition in the communications market that works in the long-term interests of consumers.

3. There are effective and fit-for-purpose regulations that set strong and clear boundaries within which businesses can compete in line with community expectations to foster consumer trust and reliable participation in the digital economy.