Greens call for Domestic Roaming on the back of ACCC announcement

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Greens spokesperson for Communications, Sarah Hanson-Young said: “It is a disgrace that Australians can’t rely on their mobile phones to work because the big telcos refuse to share their networks. The greed and arrogance of the phone companies is putting people’s lives and livelihoods at risk. “Australians should be able to rely on our mobile phones working when we need them and domestic roaming is a no brainer in making that happen.

“This inquiry should focus on how, not if, we implement domestic roaming. Public safety should be explicitly considered in the inquiry’s terms of reference. “Fixing our flawed telecommunications system must put the public interest at the centre of this conversation.

It can’t just be about competition. “Anything else is a distraction, kicks the can too far down the road, and risks more people’s lives. “Repeated, disastrous failures from Telstra and Optus have only made the need for reform more urgent.

Canada’s done it. New Zealand’s done it. There is no reason why the Australian Government can’t too.

“The public’s expectation is clear - they want domestic roaming. “The only people who don’t want action on this are the big mobile phone companies, who are more worried about corporate profits. If the Labor Government is serious about putting people over profit, they will work with the Greens to introduce mandatory domestic roaming, reliability standards and proper compensation for consumers.

“I won’t be waiting for the outcomes of this inquiry to hold Big Telcos to account, and neither should the Labor Government. “As we head into bushfire season, Australians must know that if they need to call for help, their phone will work. “It’s high time we prioritised public interest in our telecommunications sector." Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

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