The opinion piece below was written by ACCAN CEO Carol Bennett for the Canberra Times. It was originally published on 13 December 2024.

Australians will go to the polls in the first half of next year with the cost-of-living crisis dominating the political agenda.

The opinion piece below was written by ACCAN CEO Carol Bennett for The Canberra Times and Australian Community Media. It was originally published on 29 January 2025.

One of the most important bills to come before the Federal Parliament prior to the looming election will be a proposed framework for preventing scams.

The opinion piece below was written by ACCAN CEO Carol Bennett for the Canberra Times and Australian Community Media. It was originally published on 24 March 2025.

When our phones and internet are knocked out in natural disasters - such as occurred in the recent cyclone and flooding in northern NSW and south-east Queensland – it’s not just inconvenient, it puts lives at risk. Being disconnected makes it difficult to know what is happening, seek help – or even to offer help - support others and reassure family and friends.

The opinion piece below was written by ACCAN CEO Carol Bennett for the Canberra Times and Australian Community Media. It was originally published on 7 June 2025.

Virtually every man, woman and teenager has a mobile phone. Ninety-eight per cent of adults use mobile phones for calls.