Autho.by ('Authorised By') offers a solution for identifying the entities behind text messages (SMS or MMS) related to electoral, political, and opinion research matters. Our platform serves as a bridge between political organisations, candidates, and pollsters, ensuring that they meet the Australian electoral law requirements for communication authorisation without compromising the message's brevity.
What We Do:
· Provide a concise URL that directs to a clear authorisation statement for political messages, as mandated by Australian electoral law.
· Help maintain the focus of SMS and MMS messages on their intended content, free from lengthy authorisation details.
What We Don’t Do:
· We neither review nor endorse the content of the messages sent to you.
Duration of Authorisation Statements:
In alignment with best practices and to support transparency in electoral and political communication, Autho.by mandates that all authorisation statements facilitated through our platform remain accessible for a minimum of 90 days following the conclusion of an election period or the end of a particular campaign. We believe this duration is reasonable under common law principles, ensuring that the electorate has adequate access to authorisation information even after electoral or campaign activities have ceased.
Legal Compliance:
We urge all users to adhere strictly to Australian electoral laws and regulations. Misuse of authorisation URLs or any form of deceptive practices can result in significant legal consequences under the state and federal electoral laws and other relevant legislation aimed at preventing misleading or deceptive communications. Autho.by URLs are monitored for compliance. If misuse is detected, a notice will be provided to affected individuals about the lawful actions they can take, and details of the incident will be passed to the affected organisation or candidate for further action.