November’s Advocacy Corner Update
It has been another busy month for the policy team, from responding to consultations and meeting with NBN Co over the launch of the Low-Income Forum to…
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.
C647:2022 nbn Access Transfer Industry Code | CommsAlliance | 13 January 2023
The revision of the Industry Code seeks to:
Review of rules about reasonable requests for Universal Standard Obligation standard telephone services | DITRDCA | 13 January 2023
The government is considering remaking an updated USO Determination which is set to sunset in April 2023. Alternatively, adapting the Statutory Infrastructure Provider regime for USO purposes is being considered.
Proposed Annual Carrier Licence Charge 2021-22 | ACMA | 3 February 2023
ACMA has outlined the proposed Annual Carrier Licence Charge for 2021-22
Record Keeping Rule for fixed line superfast broadband networks | ACCC | 10 February 2023
ACCC is developing the RKR for NBN Co regarding its service quality and network performance.
NBN Co SAU variation (November 2022) | NBN Co & ACCC | 17 February 2023
NBN Co have lodged their revised SAU variation with the ACCC following consultation regarding its previous SAU variation which was withdrawn in July.
The SAU variation includes changes to product and pricing commitments, the framework for NBN Co’s cost recovery, rules for how the ACCC assesses network expenditure, and the service standards framework.
The ACCC will be releasing a consultation paper in early 2023.
The Public Policy Advisory Panel enables us to take our advocacy efforts to the next level by providing input on IAA’s policy positions and advocacy program. Through meetings and other channels, the Panel works collaboratively with IAA staff and Board, enriching our perspectives, knowledge and insights that inform our submissions.
It has been another busy month for the policy team, from responding to consultations and meeting with NBN Co over the launch of the Low-Income Forum to…
7 November 2022 The Internet Association of Australia Ltd (IAA) today raised concerns that the Privacy Legislation Amendment Bill will not address Australia’s urgent need for data…