CPA regulations

Media briefing on the National Opt-Out registry system

On 9 October 2026, Minister Parks Tau held a media briefing on the National Opt-Out Registry system. The briefing contained no new announcements. Instead, it gave a short overview of how the Registry will work, set out the key dates, [...]

Guidelines for compliance with Opt-Out registry regulations

The NCC published their draft guidelines for compliance with Opt-Out Registry regulations in Government Gazette No. 55465 on 2 October 2026. The guidelines explain how the Commission reads section 11 of the CPA and the 2026 Amendment Regulations. They [...]

NCC opt-out registry is a crisis for marketers

The NCC opt-out registry is a crisis for marketers. The new direct marketing regulations under the CPA may be one of the most burdensome compliance obligations marketers will face in years. Marketers must register, pay ongoing fees and opt people [...]