Do Not Call Register

[sgt_doofey]

Originally Posted by Mad Maxine

Don't forget, fellas, the Do Not Call register is only enforceable and applicable to companies phoning FROM WITHIN Australia. You will still get calls from the overseas call centres, because they do not have to comply with the Do Not Call legislation.

If they are acting on behalf of an Australian company, then the do not call register still applies.

[BigCav]

how long does this take to come into affect

signed up to it a week ago and have had a call every night, which is more then normal

tho i did get to abuse someone after telling them i was on the list, they shut up quick and didnt know what to say lol

[AUIII]

I really wish they would expand this to include business numbers , the amount of calls I get from google ad resellers and online directories is a real pain.

it seems to work well on my home phone

[sgt_doofey]

Originally Posted by BigCav

how long does this take to come into affect

It tells you on the screen when you sign up. From memory, I think it's 30 days for it to filter out to the telemarketers.

Edit: Actually, it tells you right on the home page of the site:

Originally Posted by Do Not Call Website

How long will it take before I stop receiving phone calls?
If you have registered your telephone number(s) for the first time, it may take up to 30 days for telemarketing agencies to recognise your registration and stop calling your number(s); or
If you have re-registered your telephone number(s) before they expire, your number(s) will remain on the Register. Telemarketers will continue to recognise your registration and not call your number(s); or
If you have re-registered your telephone number(s) after they have expired, it may take up to 30 days for telemarketing agencies to recognise your registration and stop calling your number(s).