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Telcos told to alert network failures through registers

In the wake of two fatalities linked to a network outage at Optus, telcos will face more public scrutiny under tough new rules in a bid to improve transparency.

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Kyle & Jackie O hit with new licence terms before D-Day

The embattled radio duo behind the Kyle and Jackie O Show have been given an ultimatum after repeatedly airing explicit sexual content.

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Kiis FM banned from airing strong sexual content on Kyle and Jackie O shows for five years

Kiis FM could face cancellation of radio station licence if ban breached, regulator says

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‘Inhaled with my groin’: The Australian’s Wuthering Heights review makes a splash

Reviewer Nikki Gemmell gives an enthusiastic five stars, meanwhile job cuts at the Oz are starting to show. Plus: Asio’s email fail

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Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Radio stations must reveal if they are using AI voices to host radio shows under a revised code of practice although rules will not apply to all segments.

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Watchdog challenged over triple zero risk in old phones

Customers should be warned by their telcos if their phones are unable to call triple zero in an emergency, the communications watchdog insists.

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Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

The radio network responsible for the headline-grabbing Kyle and Jackie O Show has been warned of potential action over mounting decency breaches.

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Optus To Face ‘Significant Consequences’ For 000 Outage During Which Three People Died

Communications Minister Anika Wells says the telco has “failed the Australian people”.

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No penalty for bookmaker that targeted problem gamblers

People on the gambling self-exclusion register were sent marketing messages by an online bookmaker, but it will not be penalised, the industry regulator says.

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Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

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Kyle & Jackie O Show breached decency standards with ‘vulgar’ sexual content, Acma finds

Broadcaster ARN Media claims material is suitable for ‘broad-minded adult demographic’

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Kyle & Jackie O Show drew nearly half of all decency complaints on Australian radio in last financial year

Exclusive: Kiis FM show promises to ‘behave’ in 2025 as regulator reveals 146 complaints made to broadcaster about material in 2023-24

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Telcos set new rules to follow during major outages

The communications watchdog has handed down new rules for what telcos will need to tell customers if they experience a widespread outage.

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$12m triple-zero fine over Optus outage

The nationwide Optus network outage in 2023 has cost the telco $12 million in fines for breaching triple zero rules, the industry regulator has announced.

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Optus fined $12m after thousands could not call triple zero during 2023 outage

Australian Communications and Media Authority says telco did not check welfare of 369 people who tried to make a call while lines were down

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Media Regulator Boss Dragged For Not Reading Kyle & Jackie O’s ‘Revolting’ Transcript Out Loud

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young called out ACMA boss for not reading out "revolting" transcript out loud during senate estimate hearing.

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Media regulator boss can’t bring herself to read out ‘revolting’ Kyle & Jackie O transcripts in Senate estimates hearing

Australia’s communications regulator has come under fire for failing to investigate ‘sexist, racist [and] misogynistic’ content aired on Kiis FM

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Customers lose thousands in scams due to telco failures

Telecommunications company Medion has been fined $260,000 after failing to comply with customer ID rules that caused users to lose tens of thousands of dollars.

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Telco hit with $100k fine for breaching anti-scam laws

A small telco has been slapped with a $100,000 fine for breaching anti-scam obligations among a number of failings uncovered by a watchdog's investigation.

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Telstra cops third overcharging fine in as many years

Australia's media watchdog has "lost patience" with Telstra after the telco was caught overcharging customers for a third time in as many years.

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Hundreds of millions of scam texts blocked by telcos

Telcos have blocked a wave of 336.7 million scam texts since July 2022, according to new figures, but many are still managing to get through.

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Kmart Got Fined $1.3 Million For Breaching Spam Laws Not Once, Not Twice, But 200,000 Times

Kmart have received a noteworthy fine of $1.3 million from the Australian Communications and Media Authority for breaching spam laws.

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Kmart hit with $1 million fine for spam law breaches

Kmart breached spam laws more than 200,000 times and is paying the price, with the media watchdog lashing out at businesses that ignore customer privacy.

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Seven Network fined over betting ad breach as SBS lets viewers opt out

Media regulator cracks down while federal government considers recommendation to ban online gambling ads within three years

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Watchdog slugs Uber with hefty spam advertising fine

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has hit Uber with a $412,000 fine for ignoring its spam advertising requirements.

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