Telecommunications Act Discussion Paper Released - 17 November 2005
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Media Statement from Hon Paul Swain, Minister of Communications
17 November 2004
Communications Minister Paul Swain today announced the release of a discussion paper on the implementation review of the Telecommunications Act 2001.
The review seeks input and comment on a range of implementation related issues such as processes laid down in the Act, definitions and other related matters.
The main purpose of the review is to improve the processes set up by the Act with a particular focus on the monitoring and enforcement of the prompt development and implementation of regulated service supply agreements.
The review will also consider innovative ways of better addressing the resolution of users' telecommunication service provision complaints that can not be resolved directly by the parties.
The Ministry of Economic Development will consider submissions before making recommendations to the government on any possible legislative changes.
The discussion paper is available online from the Ministry of Economic Development [see below].
Submissions on the paper should be sent to:
The Manager
Information Technology and Telecommunications Policy
Ministry of Economic Development
PO Box 1473
Wellington
Email address: TACTreview2004@med.govt.nz
The closing date for submissions is 4 February 2005.
The closing date for cross submissions is 4 March 2005.
Contact:
Gordon Jon Thompson, Press Secretary, 04-471 9889, 021-392 571.
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