Richard Bean

politician

Richard Bean is a prominent figure in Australian telecommunications, known for his tenure as the chairman of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). He gained significant attention for leading a review into the performance of telecommunications networks following a major outage that impacted emergency services in Australia. His recommendations, which included the establishment of a 'Triple Zero custodian' to oversee the nation's emergency phone number, were intended to enhance the reliability and accountability of emergency communications. Bean's work has been pivotal in addressing the vulnerabilities exposed by recent outages and ensuring that similar incidents are prevented in the future.