Our Advocacy Work
Advocacy is at the heart of IAA as an association, and we are proud to represent the interests of our members amidst today’s ever changing regulatory environment. We actively advocate for the perspectives of our members through submissions, participating in working groups and collaborating with independent regulators, government departments and like-minded organisations to shape future internet regulation.
Our Guiding Principles
Our policy team actively work with the guiding principles that the internet should be an open platform operated for the common good and governed by measured, effective and practical regulation. Although these principles are awaiting review from our Public Policy Advisory Panel and the IAA Board, our fundamental purpose remains to ensure all regulation observes fundamental human rights, and be necessary and proportionate to the risk it is trying to mitigate.
Share your perspective
NBN Co SAU – Long Term Revenue Constraint Methodology Draft Determination and Price Compliance Reporting 2020-21 | ACCC | 13 May 2022
The ACCC is inviting submissions on its draft decision on NBN Co’s LTRCM. The LTRCM is used to determine the amount of revenue that NBN Co is allowed to earn through its prices over the term of the SAU. The ACCC’s preliminary view is to accept NBN Co’s proposed values and inputs without modification, and is satisfied that NBN Co’s prices for 2020-21 did not exceed the maximum regulated prices.
Independent Review 2022 | Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman | 15 May 2022
Public consultation for the TIO is currently underway as part of its independent five-year review.
The consultation paper outlines the following concerns: accessibility, fairness, accountability, efficiency, effectiveness and land access (amongst others)
Industry Guidance on the Carrier Separation Rules | ACCC | 27 May 2022
ACCC is seeking guidance on the Carrier Separation Rules which is intended to assist industry in understanding the superfast network separation obligations and how the ACCC will consider whether network operators have complied with them.
National Data Security Action Plan Discussion Paper | Department of Home Affairs | 10 June 2022
April 2022
Digital Platform Services Inquiry – September 2022 Report Discussion Paper | ACCC
Consumer Data Right Rules and Standards Design Paper for Telecommunications Sector | Department of the Treasury
March 2022
Security Information Obligations for Carriers and Eligible Carriage Service Providers | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
C661:2022 Reducing Scam Calls and Scam SMS Industry Code | Communications Alliance
Review of the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022 | Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security
March 2022
Security Information Obligations for Carriers and Eligible Carriage Service Providers | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
C661:2022 Reducing Scam Calls and Scam SMS Industry Code | Communications Alliance
Review of the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022 | Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security
February 2022
Reform of Electronic Surveillance Framework Discussion Paper | Department of Home Affairs
IAA, in collaboration with a group of communications industry and civil rights associations, formulated a Joint Organisation Letter to represent the interests of industry and the broader public in immediate response to the discussion paper. See what we all have to say as a united voice.
Exposure Draft Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022 | Department of Home Affairs
Draft Security of Critical Infrastructure (Application) Rules | Department of Home Affairs
Telecommunications Service Provider (Customer Identity Authentication) Determination 2022 | ACMA
2022 Broadband Speed Claims Guidance Consultation | ACCC
January 2022
Privacy Act Review Discussion Paper | Attorney General
December 2021
November 2021
NBN SIO Record Keeping Rules | ACCC
Basic Online Safety Expectations (BOSE) | Department of Communications
October 2021
September 2021
Regional Telecommunications Review Submission | Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee
Statement of Expectations (SoE) for the Telecommunications Industry | ACMA
Wholesale ADSL Declaration | ACCC
August 2021
Consumer Data Right (CDR) Sectoral Assessment Telecommunications Submission | Department of the Treasury
Strengthening Australia’s Cyber Security Regulations and Incentives | Department of Home Affairs
July 2021
June 2021
May 2021
Review of Model Defamation Provisions Stage 2 Submission | NSW Department of Communities and Justice
What they do
The Public Policy Advisory Panel will enable us to take our advocacy efforts to the next level by providing input on IAA’s policy positions and advocacy program. Through online meetings and other channels, the Panel works collaboratively with IAA staff and Board, enriching our perspectives, knowledge and insights that inform our submissions.
