AMTA Snapshot Edition 167

New driving study puts mobile phone safety issues on firmer ground AMTA welcomes a new driving study from the United States because it provides new data to assist road traffic authorities and police in effectively tackling drivers? unsafe and irresponsible use of mobile phones. The Virginia Tech?s Transportation Institute study has debunked misleading claims that driving using a mobile phone is as dangerous as drink driving.

AMTA takes opportunity to explain key spectrum role in national economic recovery AMTA has taken the opportunity this week to discuss a range of key policy issues with senior Rudd government Ministers at the ALP National Conference in Sydney.

AMTA supports Productivity Commission?s call on prepaids AMTA supports the Productivity Commission?s draft recommendation to review the costs and benefits of identity checks for prepaid mobile services in consultation with law enforcement and security agencies.

MobileMuster collections up 26% on last year - more phones, more trees, new fence posts! Mobile phone collections this year have consistently tracked on target. As a result more than 122 tonnes of mobile phone components were collected for recycling since July 2008, up 26% on last year?s collection of 97 tonnes.

Companies fuel Congo conflict, rights group says International companies are fueling the conflict in eastern Congo by not checking the origins of the minerals they buy, a human rights group said in the Taipei Times this week.

Sydney farmers turn to texting to save water A telephone SMS irrigation scheduling service using satellite information will be offered to landholders to help improve water use efficiency in the Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment, Minister for Primary Industries Ian Macdonald said today.

ACCC takes legal action against scratchie phone promotions The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has instituted proceedings against Star Promotions Club Pty Ltd alleging breaches of the Trade Practices Act 1974 over the promotion of mobile premium services through scratch cards.