"In a landmark decision today, the Federal Court in Brisbane imposed a total of $15.75 million in penalties for contraventions of the Spam Act 2003 (the Spam Act), following the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s first court action taken against unsolicited SMS messages." - Matt G from Bookmarklet

This is an Australian story. - Matt G

It is unfortunate that even with these high penalties, it won't deter spammers in the slightest. - Travis Koger

No, but it will just move it offshore and underground I suppose. :-( - Matt G

I dislike the fact that it is effectively a Government Agency that is going after these people... and spending tax dollars trying to stop it from happening. I think that the network providers should bare the cost as they are allowing it to happen... however having said that I guess I am then supporting the Movie and Music industry going after the ISPs and I think that is wrong. The difference is that the Movie and Music industry is a private company (or public) trying to regain lost profits =P. - Travis Koger