AMTA Snapshot Edition 165

Mobile shipments continue steady climb during the month of June Mobile phone shipments continue to steadily increase, according to the latest official industry figures for June 2009.

Calls for Comment on Draft National Waste Policy Framework The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts has recently released the Draft National Waste Policy Framework: Less waste more resources Discussion Paper for public comment http://www.environment.gov.au/wastepolicy/consultation/pubs/draft-framework.pdf

Safety standards and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Have you ever wondered how your mobile is tested for EME safety? Mobiles are put through a rigorous laboratory testing process to measure the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed into the head and body.

New Cybersmart website provides gateway to online safety resources Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, today launched the Australian Communications and Media Authority?s new Cybersmart website?an important initiative under the Australian Government?s Cybersmart education program.

Helping keep Australian children safe online The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today launched a new website, www.cybersmart.gov.au.

Victorian campuses sign-up for MobileMuster The support for MobileMuster, the official recycling program of the mobile phone industry, continues to grow within the tertiary education sector. Victoria?s Kangan Batman TAFE has become the latest institution to join the MobileMuster.

Consumer information on mobile premium services A new fact sheet Mobile premium services ? Information for consumers has been released following a new industry-developed code taking effect on 1 July.

Brumby releases national emergency warning system tender Victorian Premier, John Brumby, this week released a selective tender for a National Emergency Warning System to ensure the system is in place ahead of the next bushfire season.

Mobiles are modern day essentials, but please keep showering Australians prefer to sacrifice exercise and breakfast than live without their mobile phones or favourite bag, a survey has found, the Herald Sun reports this week.