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Inquiry into use of technology to boost Australian productivity

About the consultation:

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics is inquiring into use of technology to boost Australian productivity. 

Inquiry consultation close date: 6 November 2026

You can read the Inquiry Terms of Reference on the Parliamentary website:

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IAA will respond to the Inquiry to: 

  • raise our concerns about the regulatory approach to the telecommunications sector which is hindering productivity and technological advancements
  • address the tech skills shortage
  • promote peering as a technology that can be used to improve productivity

Please also feel free to provide any input to IAA’s response by contacting policy@internet.asn.au. 

Digital Duty of Care Bill

About the consultation:

The Senate Committee on Environment and Communications Legislation is inquiring into the proposed Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026 (DDOC Bill). 

The proposed DDOC Bill would replace the existing co-regulatory industry online safety codes with a new digital duty of care framework, applying also ISPs.

Inquiry reporting date: 20 November 2026

You can read the proposed DDOC Bill, and the Inquiry information on the Parliamentary website:

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IAA is concerned that the proposed DDOC Bill does not adequately distinguish ISPs as mere conduit providers with little to no control of content shared over the Internet. Our response will focus on making sure all obligations that would apply to ISPs are reflective of the technical and operational realities of ISPs’ role within the online ecosystem.

Please also feel free to provide any input to IAA’s response by contacting policy@internet.asn.au. 

Telecommunications Consumer Protections Standard

About the consultation:

The Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) is consulting on the proposed Telecommunications (Consumer Protections) Industry Standard 2026 (TCP Standard) which will replace the current industry code, C628:2019 Incorporating Variation no. 1/2022 Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code. 

The proposed TCP Standard will mean major changes to a CSP’s operations including in relation to the CIS, sales, billing and credit assessments, complaints, and staff training and remuneration.

Consultation closes: 10 November 2026

You can read the consultation paper and exposure draft on the ACMA’s website:

ACMA

IAA held a Member briefing on the proposed changes. You can watch a recording of the briefing on our website below.

Member Briefing

Please also feel free to provide any input to IAA’s response by contacting policy@internet.asn.au. 

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