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Tom Wark

Telco watchdog rejects industry plan to help customers

The telco regulator says the industry's proposed consumer protection code is not strong enough. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Vulnerable customers would not be properly protected from exploitation by their telcos under a new code submitted by the industry's peak body, the watchdog says.

The regulator will still not accept a new Telecommunications Consumer Protection Code after more than 18 months of negotiations, saying it does not do enough to protect consumers.

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