Registrations are now open for #RadComms2024, Australia’s leading spectrum management conference. This year’s theme of ‘Supporting the present, empowering the future’ provides a unique opportunity to explore spectrum as an economic enabler for the digital and connected economy and to consider how spectrum will help deliver the applications and technologies that will shape our futures. Join government and industry specialists, analysts, researchers, journalists and delegates interested in spectrum developments and innovation over 2 days of guest speakers, expert opinions, networking and discovery. Register now at https://lnkd.in/g8heAJHG
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Government Administration
Belconnen, ACT 10,854 followers
We regulate communications and media to maximise the economic and social benefits for Australia.
About us
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is a statutory authority within the federal government Communications portfolio. The ACMA is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, the internet, radiocommunications and telecommunications.
- Website
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http://www.acma.gov.au
External link for Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Belconnen, ACT
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- Regulation, Government, Policy, Telecommunications, Broadcasting, Anti-spam, The Do Not Call Register, and Spectrum
Locations
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Primary
Red Building, Benjamin Offices
Chan Street
Belconnen, ACT 2617, AU
Employees at Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
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Jo Ucukalo GAICD
Innovator / Entrepreneur / Problem solver / Media commentator
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Nicholas Chu
Seasoned public policy professional
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Rajeev Lochan
Engagement Lead ♦ Senior Project Manager ♦ Scrum Master ♦ Agile PM ► Federal Government, Digital, Cloud, DevOps, SAFe, Agile Coach, Azure DevOps
Updates
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Keep up to date with the ACMA’s broadcast investigations into TV and radio programs – sign up to our dedicated subscriber list: https://lnkd.in/g-ng754
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Do you know the difference between spam and a scam? Spam is an unwanted message from a legitimate business, while a scam is sent by a cybercriminal with bad intentions. Different rules apply to spam and scams. Knowing the difference is the key to determining which steps you can take to report your issue, reduce annoying messages, and stay safe from harmful ones. More information at https://lnkd.in/gkc2dM67 and https://lnkd.in/g79z3QeD
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We’re hiring! Join us to help shape the changing communications and media environment and protect the interests of all Australians. We’re currently recruiting for a: • Section Manager, Spectrum Planning and Engineering, EL2 (Canberra or Melbourne) • Lead Telco Data Analyst, EL1 (Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney) We offer a rewarding, flexible and inclusive working environment. More information: https://lnkd.in/g4HA2HW
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Combatting SMS scams and enforcing e-marketing unsubscribe rules are an ACMA compliance priority. During the April to June 2024 quarter, we: 🏛 Penalised Pizza Hut Australia $2.5 million and sunglasses brand Luxottica $1.5 million for spamming consumers without consent. ⚠ Sent 1,089 compliance alerts to businesses to address potential compliance issues (bringing the total to 4,690 this year). 🚫 Conducted an online phone scams consumer awareness campaign and issued alerts about ‘fake product email scams’, ‘loyalty points scams' and end of financial year tax scams. Read more about our recent action on scams, spam, and telemarketing: https://lnkd.in/gb3Sp3rP
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As Scams Awareness Week 2024 comes to an end, remember you can get the latest scam alerts, tips and advice delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing to our free phone scams e-newsletter. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dNBDaY6y
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Scammers often impersonate known organisations to deceive you. If you’re unsure, hang up or let the call go to voicemail. To check whether the call is genuine, contact the organisation using details you confirm yourself – for example, via an official website, bill or app. Remember: Stop, check and report. Find out more tips on how to protect yourself from phone scams at https://lnkd.in/g79z3QeD #ScamsWeek24
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More than 28,000 Australians have made the decision to self-exclude from all licensed online and phone wagering services since the ACMA launched BetStop – The National Self-Exclusion Register in August 2023. The register allows people to self-exclude for a minimum of 3 months up to a lifetime. Of the more than 28,000 registrants choosing to self-exclude: • Almost half were aged 30 and under, and 80 per cent were aged 40 and under. • Around 40 per cent have decided to self-exclude for life. • Fewer than 20 per cent of registrants chose the minimum period of 3 months. • Over 14 per cent have already extended or reactivated their self-exclusion period. ACMA Chair Nerida O’Loughlin said that the register’s first year of operation has shown that Australians want help in managing their gambling behaviour. “Online gambling can cause a great deal of harm to individuals, their families and friends, so it’s encouraging that so many people have decided to take the step and register to self-exclude. More information: https://lnkd.in/ggzPeN5V
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This year so far, there have been over 140,000 reported scams. If you, or someone you know, has been scammed, don’t be embarrassed – get help immediately. What to do: • Tell your bank and telco. • Report the scam to Scamwatch at www.scamwatch.gov.au. • Contact IDCARE (a free service for people who have had their identity stolen). • Tell people you know so they can give you support. More tips on how to protect yourself from phone scams available on our website: https://lnkd.in/g79z3QeD
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Scammers use sophisticated tactics to coerce money or information from people. Sadly, Australians in vulnerable circumstances are often a target. We have free resources to help people recognise and avoid phone scams. Your organisation can help by: • displaying posters in community spaces for people who may not use the internet • including an infographic in your newsletters • posting information on social media using our phone scam graphics and animations. Our ‘Scams target everyone’ package includes posters in English, Arabic, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Vietnamese, and Italian, as well as social media graphics and animations to build community awareness. Downloadable files are available on our website: https://lnkd.in/gwKnKGh