[LINK] ACIF PUBLIC COMMENT ADVERTISEMENT

[Robin Williams]

The Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) invites public comment
from industry and consumers on a recently revised draft Industry Code that
has been released for a 30 day public comment period - i.e.

· DR ACIF C541 Credit Management Industry Code

DR ACIF C541 Credit Management Industry Code sets out requirements on
telecommunications providers in relation to their processes for credit
assessment and credit management, including the suspension and disconnection
of customers.  The revisions to the Code deal with issues raised by the
Privacy Act 1988, requirements for customer barring, procedures for dealing
with prepaid products and procedures to ensure customers are fully informed.

The Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) is an industry owned,
operated and resourced company established by the telecommunications
industry to implement and manage communications self-regulation within
Australia.  Its primary role is to develop and administer Standards and
Industry Codes, and provide Industry Facilitation Services that promote both
the long-term interests of end-users and the efficiency and international
competitiveness of the Australian communications industry.

ACIF welcomes your input.

Copies of the Draft Industry Code can be obtained from ACIF:

Telephone: (02) 9959 9111 	E-mail:	acif@acif.org.au
Facsimile: (02) 9954 6136	Web site: www.acif.org.au

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES AT 5.00 P.M. ON FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER, 2002

Robin Williams
Coordinator - Events, Publications and Compliance
Australian Communications Industry Forum 
Telephone: (02) 9959 9113
Facsimile:  (02) 9954 6136