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Issue No 5, 1/03/10

National Broadband Network – Exposure Draft Bills released

On 25 February 2010 the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy released Exposure Drafts of the next round of NBN legislation.

The two draft bills and explanatory notes containing the regulatory framework for NBN Co Limited and its subsidiaries (NBN Corporations). Importantly, the bills contain the key restrictions on NBN Corporation activities. The Government seeks comments on the bills by 15 March 2010.


Scam Watch - National Consumer Fraud Week

ACFT Fight fraud online web buttonThe Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce’s Online Offensive - Fighting Fraud Online - is running throughout the week to increase awareness of online consumer fraud.

For more information on scams and to report scams visit www.scamwatch.gov.au. To learn more about how to stay smart online visit www.staysmartonline.gov.au.


NBN Project Update

The Technical working group has released its draft Overview of Technical Standards for public comment.  The draft identifies local and international standards and industry documents that can assist in the design and rollout of the NBN and its delivery of Layer 2 wholesale services.  It is available from the Drafts for Public Comment webpage. Comments are due by Friday 12 March 2010 and you can submit comments via the Communications Alliance website.

Representatives from the wireless and satellite sectors of the industry participated in a recent meeting with members of the End User Premises Working Group. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss installation and distribution aspects specific to their industry needs, providing input into the End User Premises Handbook.

A new NBN Terminology Subgroup is being established to coordinate and manage the alignment of terminology in use within the Communications Alliance NBN Project. Members of Communications Alliance who would like to participate in this work can contact Mike Johns at m.johns@commsalliance.com.au

The Wholesale Services and End User Premises working groups will meet this week.  The End User Premises working group has reviewed the received comments on the draft End User Premises Installation, Distribution, Testing and Associated Practice Handbook and is working towards a release version of the document.

Interested members are invited to register for the project team, which will also provide full access to the NBN Wiki.  Non-member organisations who have an interest in the NBN and meet the eligibility requirements for Communications Alliance membership can register as observers directly on the NBN Wiki.

http://commsalliance.com.au/Documents/national-broadband-network.


New Members

Communications Alliance is pleased to welcome the following new member:

  • Bridgewater Systems Corporation
  • Indigo Telecom (Aust) Pty Ltd

Coming Up
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Events
ACOMMS Dinner and Awards:
Sydney - 8 July 2010
the Four Seasons Hotel
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