DO YOU NEED TO RE-REGISTER ?
A call to his Pennant Hills Electorate Office has prompted Federal MP Philip Ruddock to issue a reminder to householders who may have added their names to the DO NOT CALL REGISTER.
‘In a 2006 electorate newsletter I provided details of how individual households could put a stop to receiving nuisance telemarketing phone calls by registering.’
‘Today I received a call from a Berowra lady who did just that, but had now started receiving unwanted telemarketing calls again.’
‘On inquiry, I found that registration is only valid for 3 years, so she will be re-registering by calling 1300 792 958’.
Mr Ruddock said he felt others may need to do the same, ‘or perhaps consider registering for the first time.’
Only home and private mobile telephone numbers can be registered, not business phone numbers.
‘Although registering will not stop all telemarketers, it certainly provides some relief.’
‘The Do Not Call Register Act 2006 makes it illegal, in the absence of consent, for any non-exempt telemarketer in Australia or overseas to contact a number listed on the register.’
Mr Ruddock said some organisations, operating in the public interest are exempt, as are some market researchers.
‘Charities, religious organisations, educational institutions, government bodies, registered political parties, independent members of Parliament and nominated political candidates are exempt.’
Mr Ruddock said people can register by telephoning 1300 792 958, completing a form online at
www.donotcall.gov.au or by writing to the Do Not Call Register, PO Box 42 North Melbourne Victoria 3051.