Conviction for selling non-compliant telecommunications equipment.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-9 June 2000-AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT: Conviction for selling non-compliant telecommunications equipment (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:09062000 A successful prosecution against a company for the unlawful sale of non-compliant telecommunications equipment should act as a warning to retailers, the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) announced today.

ACA Chairman Tony Shaw said, "We have a responsibility to ensure that manufacturers and importers comply with mandatory standards and label accordingly. Our aim is to protect consumers and minimise disruption to communications services." The ACA initiated legal proceedings against Auslinx International Pty Ltd after receiving a complaint from a competitor that they were marketing a...