'Out of whack': War Memorial program was not impartial, ACMA finds AWM council chair says its relationship with the ABC has been sullied. The Canberra Times · Sep 17
‘Chilling effect’: ABC criticises regulator over finding Four Corners breached impartiality rules Managing director Hugh Marks says Acma’s interpretation could hurt investigative journalism The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Gina Rinehart threatens ABC with legal action over Race Around the World program Hancock Prospecting calls for removal of program which included crude joke, saying continued publication poses serious risk to Rinehart The Guardian - AU · Jul 31
Optus sued by watchdog over triple-zero network outage The telecommunications regulator has revealed it will take Optus to court over a major network outage which affected hundreds of triple-zero calls. AAP · Jul 30
Are Online Casinos Legal in Australia? Learn whether online casinos are legal in Australia, how the Interactive Gambling Act works, what ACMA blocks, and what risks players should know. inkl · Jul 28
Betting agency acknowledges fine, commits to improving A major gambling company has committed to deliver a 'whole of business transformation' following ongoing scrutiny from the communications watchdog. AAP · Jul 21
‘People could have lost their lives’: Telstra’s apologies fail to quell outage anger Fallout over the telco’s latest national outage continues, with executives called to front a snap meeting of a triple-zero parliamentary inquiry The Guardian - AU · Jul 11
Train services gradually return after telco outage A state premier has pledged two days of free transport after a nationwide Telstra outage brought a regional transport network to a standstill. AAP · Jul 9
Telstra Outage Leaves Triple‑Zero Callers Stranded As PM Labels Failure 'Deeply Concerning' Telstra has blamed a 'software defect' in its time‑keeping systems for a nationwide outage that disrupted mobile calls, shut down regional trains and left some triple‑zero callers unable to get through, prompting 333 welfare checks. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
ACMA banks on govt to work out best tariff deal with US for auto components sector India's auto components sector hopes for a favorable trade deal with the United States. The US is investigating Indian imports over labor and subsidy concerns. ACMA asserts that Indian labor laws are robust and child labor is absent. The industry body also refutes claims of receiving government subsidies for excess… The Economic Times · Jul 7
Auto components industry expected to grow 8-10% in FY27: ACMA Experts predict an 8-10 percent growth for India's auto component sector this fiscal year, riding on robust domestic demand and export performance. However, the industry faces challenges, including a trade deficit driven by higher imports of electronics and EV components, as well as labor shortages affecting small to medium enterprises.… The Economic Times · Jul 7
Knockout blow to Aussie UFC fighter over gambling ads A warning has been given to an Australian UFC fighter for illegally promoting online gambling through his Instagram account. AAP · Jul 6
I gave my number at an open house. How do I get random real estate agents to stop harassing me? The law is on your side, policy professional Kat George writes. It’s worth making spam and privacy complaints The Guardian - AU · Jun 16
Latest MAFS Australia claims ‘disturbing’ and ‘deeply concerning’, say watchdogs It comes as the future of ‘MAFS UK’ remains in limbo following sexual misconduct allegations from three brides The Independent UK · Jun 16
The Canberra Times · May 31 Admin 'error' leads watchdog to wrongly accuse agencies of flouting rules 'Not sure of the methodology the DTA has applied,' an email said.
inkl · Apr 28 Fast Withdrawals in Australia Casinos: Why They Matter Despite its strict laws, Australia remains a popular location for online gambling. According to research from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in 2025, approximately one-third of Australians (38%) regularly use online gambling sites.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 23 Kyle Sandilands berated Kiis FM listeners and bosses in expletive-laden rants, court documents claim Radio company ARN’s defence alleges the shock jock denigrated executives, censors, critics and the audience of the Kyle and Jackie O Show
The Guardian - AU · Apr 3 Wake-up call: how Telstra’s ‘unreasonable’ price rises may cause customers to hang up The telco’s sweeping price changes and the closure of its cheaper ‘starter’ plan risk putting off many of its loyal customers
inkl · Mar 20 The Evolution of Online Gambling in Australia: Payment Speed, Transparency and Player Control A deep dive into Australia's online gambling laws. Learn about instant NPP withdrawals, PayID, RNG fairness, and the 2026 BetStop updates.
The Conversation · Mar 16 Regulator slaps restrictions on Kyle and Jackie O if they ever return to radio. Will it make any difference? If the ARN radio network’s KIISFM stations want to resurrect Kyle Sandilands or Jackie “O” Henderson, either together, singly or in partnership with someone else, they will face significant new conditions on their broadcasting licence.
AAP · Mar 16 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.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16 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
The Conversation · Mar 12 Sick of spam marketing texts and emails? This is how to stop them Unwanted, unsolicited marketing emails, texts and instant messages feel like an unavoidable fact of modern life. But there are actually legal restrictions on spamming that apply to every business selling to Australian shoppers.
International Business Times · Mar 11 Lululemon Fined More Than $700,000 for Sending Emails That Violate Spam Laws Lululemon has paid the $702,900 fine for sending hundreds of thousands of emails that customers had no way of unsubscribing from.
AAP · Mar 10 Lululemon hit with hefty fine after spam email breaches A popular athleisure brand has copped a hefty fine for sending thousands of spam emails without giving the recipient the option to unsubscribe.