1. Consumer Protection
2. Pro-Democracy

The bill should be supported because it significantly enhances consumer protection by providing the ACMA with necessary tools to regulate the telecommunications industry more effectively. A mandatory registration scheme for CSPs ensures greater accountability and transparency in the market, thereby reducing risks to consumers. The direct enforcement of industry codes without preliminary warnings enables quicker responses to violations, safeguarding consumer interests more efficiently. Moreover, by aligning penalty frameworks with those in other sectors, the bill ensures that penalties are commensurate with the severity of breaches, deterring non-compliance and fostering a fairer telecommunications market.

1. Propertarianism
2. Legal Principle

The bill should be opposed because it imposes potentially burdensome compliance requirements on smaller CSPs, which could stifle innovation and competition within the telecommunications sector [Judgment]. The increased penalties and mandatory registration may disproportionately impact smaller providers, limiting their ability to compete with larger entities. Furthermore, the direct enforcement of industry codes without initial compliance directions might lead to excessive regulatory actions that could be perceived as heavy-handed, possibly discouraging new entrants into the market [Judgment].