Everyone needs to call 1800, 1300 or 13 numbers at some point. Whether it’s to talk to your bank in an emergency, order a cab, organise a Centrelink payment or call a counselling support line. These are some of the most important calls we make. 1800 numbers are free and 13/1300 numbers cost about 30 cents when called from a landline. From a mobile phone these calls can cost between 22 cents and $1.78 per minute.

 

ACCAN and Australia's newest superhero, Number Woman, have asked the CEOs of Telstra, Optus and Vodafone to change the charging system so 1800 freephone and 1300/13 local-rate numbers will cost the same from landlines and mobile phones.  Find out how you can support Fair Calls For All, go to www.accan.org.au/numberwoman for more information.