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Australian Do Not Call Register

Posted by Zonk on from the still-waiting-for-the-shoot-the-messenger-button dept.

green-e writes "Looks like us Aussies are finally introducing a national 'Do Not Call' register. Under the plan all telemarketers would be banned from calling homes after 8pm on weekdays and 5pm on weekends. Companies that call a household on the register could face fines of up to $220,000 (AU), which could be legislated early next year. About time something like this should be set up. How effective has it been in the US ?"

3 of 252 comments (clear)

  1. $220000? by Biogenesis · · Score: 4, Funny

    What's up with the fine amount? $200k + GST?

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  2. Just use this by mattjb0010 · · Score: 5, Funny

    The telemarketer counter-script.

  3. Re:As an Australian I can honestly say by minorproblem · · Score: 4, Funny

    I ussually just start talking in swedish and they go away pretty quickly, works with those hobos who ask for money also.