1. Introduction to CAUBE.AU
An overview of the purposes and activities of CAUBE.AU and its affilliated organisations.
Troy Rollo – Chairman of CAUBE.AU

2. Part of a Global Group

3. Time Line CAUCE (USA) - May 1997 EuroCAUCE (Europe) - February 1999
CAUBE.AU (Australia) - February 1999
CAUCE India - January 2002
CAUCE Canada - February 2002
AP CAUCE – 2002
iCAUCE – 2002

4. Reasons for CAUCE Organisations
Technical solutions alone incapable of stopping spam – spam is a social problem.
Enforcement by ISPs has limited impact.
Enforcement by black lists is also limited.
Consumer boycotts are ineffective against spammers.

5. Activities of CAUCE Groups - Overview
Lobbying legislators and government
Affecting public opinion
Maintaining a media presence
Liasing with industry groups
Developing existing legal theory
Coordinating some community action

6. The Goal An international standard requiring “Opt-In” for spam
A reality in Europe by 31st October 2003
In Australia soon
In Korea by late 2003