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Copyright and the Digital Economy Issues Paper

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ACCAN has made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission arguing that copyright law needs to be made fairer and easier for consumers to understand.

Trans-Tasman Roaming: Response to the Draft Report

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For nearly a decade, reports on global roaming have shown that roaming rates are excessively high. ACCAN urges the Australian and New Zealand governments to take action to reduce the high prices consumers pay to use their mobile phone while visiting their closest international neighbour.

Inquiry into potential reforms of National Security Legislation

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In this submission by the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, ACCAN comments on two specific issues that may have a direct impact on affordable and accessible telecommunications services.

Inquiry into the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012

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In our submission to this Inquiry into Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012, ACCAN has raised a number of concerns regarding credit reporting arrangements, relay services and cross-border disclosure arrangements.

Accreditation and Regulation of Domain Name Registries and Resellers

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In this submission ACCAN  provides comment on the system that accredits and regulates domain name registrars and resellers in Australia. 

Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012

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In this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Inquiry into the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012, ACCAN comments on some aspects of the Credit Reporting Schedule and makes recommendations regarding how privacy matters should be handled. 

Inquiry into IT Pricing

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There is a wide gap between the pricing of certain IT products sold in Australia and identical products sold in other markets. This submission focuses on how these price differences have an impact on basic consumer protections, small businesses and people with disability.

Broadcasting Services Amendment (Improved Access to Television Services) Bill 2012

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This submission concerns the Exposure Draft amendment to the Broadcasting Services Act (1992), which will provide greater access to our foremost medium for news, information and entertainment.

NBN Joint Parliamentary Committee Submission

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In ACCAN's submission to the latest NBN Joint Parliamentary Committee hearings, we outline ACCAN's engagement with NBN Co to date and challenges that may arise around the NBN rollout.

NBN Co Special Access Undertaking

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ACCAN comments on the NBN Co Special Access Undertaking (SAU) that creates part of the regulatory framework for service providers' access to the National Broadband Network.

Subscription Broadcast Television: Codes of Practice 2012

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The primary focus of this submission is based on the interests of subscription television viewers with disability.

The future technical evolution of digital terrestrial television

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This submission focuses on the consumer interests related to the technical evolution of digital terrestrial television broadcasting. This includes ensuring that all Australia’s free-to-air (FTA) television broadcasters are able to provide the accessibility features Australians need in order to benefit from digital television.