[LINK] Fwd: MR154/2010: ACMA reviews Telemarketing Industry Standard [SEC=UNCLASSFIED]

[Antony Barry]

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> Date: 7 December 2010 10:29:17 AM AEDT
> To: <tony at tony-barry.emu.id.au>
> Subject: MR154/2010: ACMA reviews Telemarketing Industry Standard [SEC=UNCLASSFIED]
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> 7 December 2010 
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> ACMA reviews Telemarketing Industry Standard 
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> The Australian Communications and Media Authority  is undertaking a review of the Telemarketing Industry Standard, with the release of a discussion paper today commencing the review process. 
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> ACMA Chairman, Chris Chapman said the standard has been operating for three years. 
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> ‘It’s now appropriate to seek industry and consumer feedback on the effectiveness of the standard and how it might be improved,’ he said. 
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> ‘We want to ensure the standard remains current and relevant for consumers and the telemarketing industry.’ 
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> The discussion paper seeks views on the operation of the standard in a number of key areas. 
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> These include the days and times telemarketing calls may be made, as well as the kind of information marketers are obliged to divulge about themselves and the organisations they represent. 
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> The ACMA is inviting comments about the review of the industry standard by close of business, Monday 31 January 2011. 
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> The ACMA’s discussion paper Review of the Telemarketing Industry Standard is available on the ACMA website. Information on the Do Not Call Register can be found at www.donotcall.gov.au 
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> For more information or to arrange an interview please contact: Donald Robertson, Media Manager, on (02) 9334 7980, 0418 86 1766 or media at acma.gov.au. 
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> The ACMA is Australia’s regulator for broadcasting, the internet, radiocommunications and telecommunications. The ACMA’s strategic intent is to make communications and media work in Australia’s public interest. For more information: www.acma.gov.au. 
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