Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

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The ACMA has released its 2023–24 annual report, highlighting a year of significant regulatory achievements in Australia’s fast-moving communications and media landscape. From strengthening consumer protections to supporting industry innovation, the ACMA’s work this year helps keep Australians connected, informed and protected in an increasingly complex digital world. In 2023–24, the ACMA: • ensured compliance across the communications landscape and addressed unlawful practices • introduced new financial hardship standards to assist telecommunications customers facing economic hardship • took a proactive role in managing online risks and supporting fair practices in the digital space • supported the launch of BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register, a pivotal step in reducing online gambling harm • delivered key spectrum allocations and developed a new licensing framework to ensure a competitive, digitally connected Australia. Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/gvYAhJX3 #media #communications #digital #connection

At RadComms 2024, Minister for Communications the Hon Michelle Rowland MP thanked retiring ACMA Deputy Chair Creina Chapman GAICD, ahead of her final day at the ACMA on 10 December 2024. Minister Rowland highlighted Creina's outstanding service to the ACMA and Australia’s communications and media landscape over the past six years, noting her contributions on reforms that have made a real difference to connectivity and consumer safety. Read the full speech from RadComms here: https://lnkd.in/gTf_wg5u

The ACMA is pleased to have been recognised with an international award for regulatory excellence for the launch of BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register. The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) announced that the ACMA received the Regulatory Excellence Award at the 2024 global regulators conference, citing the complex delivery and regulatory challenges that were overcome to create Australia’s first centralised exclusion register. ACMA Chair Nerida O’Loughlin praised ACMA staff who worked on the initiative and success of the register in helping people make considered and supported decisions about their gambling. “The IAGR award for regulatory excellence is a recognition of the dedication and collaboration of ACMA staff in delivering this important safeguard, which has supported the more than 30,000 Australians registered to date,” Ms O’Loughlin said. https://lnkd.in/g3EvAP_U

A pleasure to join industry, government and people with a passion for spectrum for the Australian Communication and Media Authority’s 2024 RadComms conference. I announced that the Albanese Government will work closely with industry on a plan to secure the future of free-to-air television - with the first step to develop a discussion paper to be released for consultation next year. This important work will position free-to-air television to continue to inform, educate and entertain all Australians 📺 Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

That concludes the final day of RadComms 2024, here are the some of the key moments from Day 2. Thank you to all of our speakers, panellists and attendees for their participation in 2 days of engaging debate and discussion.  Stay tuned for more event highlights, opportunities for feedback and information on future events.  #RadComms2024 📡

📡 Day 2 of RadComms 2024 features an exciting program of speakers, topics and panel discussions. Today’s program includes: • New approaches to coverage and interference prediction featuring Sisi Shi (Defence Australia) • AI-connected networks with Christopher Price from Ericsson • Regulatory futures panel featuring Adam Suckling, Anna Brakey, Martin Sims and Lisa La Rance • Innovation in localised private networks, secure and resilient Australian communications, and Australian support for resilient undersea cable infrastructure. Full schedule: https://lnkd.in/g8heAJHG #RadComms2024

Our Field Ops team hit the road last weekend and headed to Phillip Island to work at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, monitoring interference and frequency assignments. Find out more about how we plan and manage spectrum at https://lnkd.in/g3mCfKQh #MotoGP2024 #spectrum #AustralianGP #PhillipIsland

Day 1 of RadComms 2024 kicked off today in Melbourne. Check out some of the key highlights as attendees from government and industry came together to explore the latest in spectrum reform and innovations. Are you ready for Day 2? Discover tomorrow’s full schedule here: https://lnkd.in/g8heAJHG #RadComms2024

ACMA Chair Nerida O’Loughlin opens RadComms 2024. Read the full opening address at https://lnkd.in/guf3bD4W #RadComms2024