Emergency announcement:

Our phone service will be limited for the Victorian public holiday on Friday 25 September 2026.

Read more

Submission to the Senate Environment and Communications Committee on the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation Bill 2025

2 April 2026

The TIO made a submission to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee on the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2025.

Our submission supports the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation as an important step in incorporating mobile services into Australia’s universal services framework, and recommends targeted amendments to strengthen and future proof the legislation.

Read submission

Questions?

For more information, email[email protected]

Stay up to date with the TIO

Sign up to our latest news, insights and tips to help you with your phone and internet problem

Related submissions

View all
  • Submissions

    Submission on the Exposure Draft for the Digital Duty of Care

    21 Sept 2026

    The TIO's submission on the Digital Duty of Care Exposure Draft supports stronger online safety protections and recommends clear dispute resolution standards, including participation in an independent external dispute resolution scheme for digital platforms.

    Read more about Submission on the Exposure Draft for the Digital Duty of Care
  • Submissions

    Submission to Privacy Reform – Consultation on Exposure Draft Legislation

    17 Sept 2026

    In its submission on the Privacy Reform Exposure Draft Legislation, the TIO supports stronger privacy protections and the proposed right to erasure, while calling for effective external dispute resolution pathways and clarification of how the reforms may apply to telecommunications providers.

    Read more about Submission to Privacy Reform – Consultation on Exposure Draft Legislation