[LINK] ACIF PUBLIC COMMENT ADVERTISEMENT

[Robin Williams]

The Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) invites public comment
on the following Industry Code that has been released for a 30 day public
comment period - i.e.

· DR ACIF C609 Priority Assistance Industry Code

DR ACIF C609 Priority Assistance Industry Code defines the minimum
requirements for the provision of the highest level of service practically
available to customers who suffer from a diagnosed life threatening medical
condition.  It includes principles and processes for the connection, fault
rectification and reliability of residential STS, the provision of interim
services and the wholesale arrangements.  It also includes notification
obligations on carriers and carriage service providers not providing
Priority Assistance.

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 at acif.org.au
Facsimile: (02) 9954 6136	Web site: www.acif.org.au

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES AT 5.00 P.M. ON FRIDAY 16 MAY 2003

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