Indigenous consumer engagement hearings continue

HEARINGS for the Indigenous Affairs Committee inquiry into fostering better engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers are continuing this Wednesday and will include further discussions with Reconciliation Australia and with key government regulators.

Committee Chair Julian Leeser MP said, "We look forward to continuing our important discussions with Reconciliation Australia and we will also be hearing from the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) who will have insights into some of the issues facing Indigenous consumers in the telecommunications sector.

"The committee will also hear from the ACCC and ASIC, who are key Commonwealth regulators dealing with business malfeasance, including towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Their knowledge of the current policy settings in this regard will be particularly valuable for the inquiry," Mr Leeser said.

Public hearing details

Date: Wednesday, 15 December 2021 (AEDT)

10am          Reconciliation Australia
11am          ACCAN
12.30pm          ACCC
1.30pm            ASIC

A live audio stream of the hearing will be accessible at https://www.aph.gov.au/Watch_Read_Listen.

For more information about this inquiry, including its terms of reference, details of upcoming public hearings, and instructions on making a submission, visit the Inquiry webpage. Track the committee to receive email updates on the inquiry by clicking the blue ‘Track Committee’ button.

 

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