The TelSoc Board formally adopted the Universal Policy that is attached to this message at its meeting in May 2025.

The policy was the result of a considerable amount of work and consideration by TelSoc members over the past 8 months, via TelSoc's Policy Sub-Committee.

By way of background, TelSoc's primary objective is always to provide a forum for discussion on key issues that the industry needs to consider and address.  It does this in many ways, including via articles published in the Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, and through presentations by experts at its various online and in-person events. It is rare for TelSoc to develop and publish a policy statement itself.  This is the second time in the past 5 years that it has done so.  The first was in relation to the Australia's Broadband Future in 2020.

Feedback on the policy is always welcomed.

Jim Holmes

Vice President