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Telecommunications Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards) Act 2026

Act No. 99 of 2026 · Assented 26 October 2026

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In brief

Requires certain phone and internet providers to register with the Australian Communications and Media Authority on a new public register before supplying services, makes compliance with registered industry codes mandatory with civil penalties, and increases maximum company penalties.

Who's affected

  • Carriage service providers (phone, internet)
  • Carriers and wholesale providers
  • The ACMA (communications regulator)
  • Telecommunications customers

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