Consumers are again being warned to beware of unscrupulous telemarketers offering to list consumers' phone numbers on the Do Not Call Register for a fee.

The Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA) has launched a stinging attack on proposals to extend the do-not-call legislation to include business phone and fax numbers saying compliance costs could run to up to $108m in the first year and $87m in subsequent years.

ACCAN warns of 'telemarketing tsunami' unless Do-not-Call rules are amended The Australian Consumers Communications Action Network (ACCAN) is hoping to make its first big impact on legislation with its bid to have the renewal requirement for the Do-Not-Call register dropped when legislation to amend the Act comes before Parliament next month.

A bill that would extend do-not-call legislation from residential phone numbers to all phone, and fax, numbers has been referred to a Senate Committee for scrutiny and report.

Contrary to popular belief, registrations onto the Australian Do Not Call list are not forever.  Unless re-registered, phone numbers drop off the list after three years.

The Federal Budget has allocated $4.7m to expand the Do Not Call Register to apply to business numbers, fax numbers and numbers used by emergency service providers.