Hagop Tchamkertenian, national manager for policy and government affairs at Printing Industries says the announcement – by Stephen Conroy, minister for broadband, communications and the digital economy – was a common-sense decision.

Tchamkertenian says, “Had the government proceeded with its intended policy of including businesses on the Do Not Call Register, this would have had a significant impact on many of our members who rely on business-to-business communication for their sales.”

The association outlines that it surveyed the industry to assess the impact and presented the government with these findings as part of a joint campaign with its colleagues from the Australian Direct Marketing Association.

Tchamkertenian continues, “The evidence was enough to convince the government that business would be significantly negatively impacted because legitimate business communications would be impeded.

“We welcome Senator Conroy’s decision and we will work with him on any further research and consultation that may be undertaken in any future review of the Register.”

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