[LINK] ACIF PUBLIC COMMENT ADVERTISEMENT

[Robin Williams]

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

· DR ACIF C612:2003 Customer Requested Barring Industry Code

The Draft Customer Requested Barring Industry Code defines the customer
requested blocking of access from a customer's telephone service to a
Carrier's or a Carriage Service Provider's service offering.  On
publication, the Code will supersede the ACIF C504:1998 Customer Barring
Industry Code.

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 30 MAY 2003.

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