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20 Emergency service numbers
For subsection 466(2) of the Act, “000”, “106” and “112” are emergency service numbers.
Note 1: The general emergency service number is “000”. The number “106” is for use with teletypewriters (TTYs) and “112” is an alternative available for mobile phones.
Note 2: Section 147 of the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999 requires the ACMA to make a determination imposing requirements in relation to emergency call services.