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Mobile phone industry relies on independent expert bodies for health assessments The Chief Executive of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA), Chris Althaus, said last night the safety of mobile phones is an issue that the industry takes very seriously.

Minister to speak at AMTA?s Technology Showcase in Parliament House The Minister for Communications, Broadband and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, will speak at AMTA?s Technology Showcase in Parliament House, Canberra, on June 25.

Mobile industry backs hand-held driving ban and calls for distraction awareness campaign The mobile phone industry backs the ban on the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving and supports community education about the safe use of wireless communications products in vehicles, AMTA has told a radio station in New Zealand this week.

Australia II skipper joins AMTA?s Charity Regatta to set sail against cyber bullying On September 27, 1983, Australia won the deciding race of the America?s Cup yacht race series off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island, USA. The result broke a 132 year winning streak in the oldest sporting trophy contest in the world and sent Australia into national euphoria including the famous quote from a champagne sodden Prime Minister: ?Any boss that sacks an employee for taking today off is a bum", an excited Bob Hawke said on national television.

AMTA Prepaid Mobile Services Identity Check Scheme The mobile telecommunications industry has been working with government agencies to improve processes for the collection of accurate identification information of the purchasers of prepaid mobile phone services. The information is primarily required to support investigations by law enforcement agencies and national security agencies.

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?Staying Connected? to be launched at AMTA Showcase AMTA?s new document on the industry?s approach to social responsibility issues, ?Staying Connected?, will be released at the Technology Showcase in Canberra later this month.

Yet another mobile phone hoax pops up on the internet We have had the hoax that mobile phones can cause an explosion at petrol stations. Last year, another mobile myth doing the rounds was that mobile phones could boil an egg. Now we have the latest hoax, which is a variation on the egg theme.

Experts tackle emerging e-security threats Experts from government, industry and community organisations today met in Sydney to discuss emerging e-security challenges and how to prepare for the future.