Vocus Advocates for Increased Submarine Cable Protection Zones in Australia
Vocus, a telecommunications company, is urging the Australian government to expand the number of submarine cable protection zones and enhance their monitoring. Currently, Australia has three such zones, two in Sydney and one in Perth, established since 2007. Vocus has proposed new zones in Darwin, Port Hedland, Maroochydore, and Christmas Island, emphasizing their importance for connectivity with the Indo-Pacific and northern regions. The company also suggests that these zones should be actively policed to prevent accidental damage and malicious interference. Vocus has recommended that the government or the Australian Communications and Media Authority cover the application fees for new zones, highlighting the strategic national importance of protecting these assets. 
