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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 ?"

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  1. Its a good step... by Sathias · · Score: 0, Redundant

    ...now if we can get our current Prime Minister to hold off on recorded telemarketing calls pimping for votes during an election and it will be an even better step.

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