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ATUG is a not-for-profit membership-based organisation of Australian telecommunications users and has been working for better choice, value and services in the sector since 1981.
ATUG's initial goal was achieved by the de-regulation of the telecommunications industry in 1997, when the new policy framework of open competition brought significant benefits to end-users.
Since then, ATUG's mission has been to continue to represent the interests of users through ongoing debate on the effectiveness of telecommunications policies and to lobby hard for further change.
ATUG has already contributed to major reforms, such as number portability, broadband access and pricing, regional services and best practice procurement.
ATUG's focus is on delivering practical services for its members, leveraging their experience to identify new polices which can improve Australia's telecommunications regime. ATUG also helps members share their experiences so that all ATUG members get better value for their telecommunications dollar.
ATUG is committed to the development of fair and open competition in telecommunications services, as it believes competition serves users' interests best. It does this by promoting choice in services, which leads to better prices and better quality services.
"To achieve high quality telecommunications services at OECD benchmark prices for Australian businesses."
- SERVICES - Develop & deliver products and services which help members make the best decisions on telecommunications for their companies
- POLICY - Represent the end user voice in technical & policy forums & directly to suppliers
- INFORMATION - Provide valued, accessible information
- NETWORKING - Create forums for information exchange
- CONTACTS - ATUG’s network of members provides contacts with expertise in network planning, product selection, contracts, service level review, billing, pricing and benchmarking.
- REPRESENTATION - ATUG represents its members’ views directly to Ministers and Shadow Ministers at State and Federal levels, policy makers, regulators and the media.
The ATUG Board consists of Directors from Australian corporations including;
- David Swift - ATUG Chairman and Director Business Development, GQ-AAS
- Paul Morris - ATUG Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Consulcom
- Rosemary Sinclair - ATUG Managing Director
- Colin Williams - Head of Service Availability, American Express
- Rodney Bloore - Network Services Manager, Coles Myer Limited
- Dr Walter Green - Director, Communications Expert Group
- Barry Lyons - Partner, MFJ Partners
- Colin Griffith - General Manager Corporate Information & Systems, NSW Department of Services, Technology & Administration
- Benjamin Creevey - ATUG Director
- Michael Michael - Enterprise Networks Manager, Ford Motor Company
- Chris Seller - Chief Architect, QANTAS Airways
ATUG Contact Details
ATUG - Head Office - Suite 506, Level 5, 815 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2067
Telephone: (+61) 02 9495 8999
Fax: (02) 9419 3889
Email: email@atug.org.au
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