Spectrum is a finite and valuable public resource. Now that the regulator has decided it won’t auction spectrum, we need to see a fair return for consumers – this means an honest price tag and strong licence conditions.

Australians expect to reach Triple Zero when they need it most. But with reliability under a cloud, we need to firm up this service, improve transparency and modernise our emergency communications ecosystem.

If you need to make a call, it shouldn’t matter who runs the local phone tower. Mobile roaming will bring competition, choice and better services – especially in the bush.

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AI presents enormous benefits, but carries risks for privacy, data security and public trust. While millions of individuals and businesses use AI daily, 70% of people say that they would embrace AI further if strong rules were in place. We want to create guardrails that don’t pull the handbrake on progress.

The telco industry is writing its own rules — and consumers are paying the price. After years of breaches and harm, the TCP Code is still failing Australians. The latest draft leaves major gaps unresolved, especially around harmful sales practices.

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Through a cost-of-living crisis, Australians need to stay connected. Faced with brutal choices – whether to pay for medicine or phone plans – Australians need savvy choices driven by strategic evidence and policy. ACCAN has the solutions.