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Safety Victoria.
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Australian Communications and Media Authority - Emergency Call Services FAQs.

References used for this fact sheet

• Key issues to consider before getting VoIP, Australian Communications and Media Authority, Australian Government. More information here.
• Fire Information Services – Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victorian Government. More information here.
• Gas – what to do, Energy Safe Victoria. More information here.
• Emergency Call Services: Frequently asked questions, Australian Communications and Media Authority, Australian Government. More information here.



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