Wash outbound marketing lists against the Do Not Call Register
Lists must be washed within 30 days of the call/SMS unless valid consent.
Who must comply
Telemarketers and businesses making outbound marketing calls in Australia.
What triggers it
Making an outbound marketing call.
When due
Wash within 30 days of contact.
Evidence required
DNCR wash records, consent records, calling lists with wash status.
Max penalty
Civil penalties + infringement notices, recent enforcement >$1M
Summary
The Do Not Call Register Act 2006 requires telemarketers to not make unsolicited telemarketing calls or send marketing faxes to numbers on the DNCR, except where consent is given. Lists must be washed within 30 days. ACMA operates the DNCR; carriers and telemarketers pay per-number wash fees.
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Source legislation
Topics
Source: https://donotcall.gov.au. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.