Australia Telecommunications Reform Package

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Publication Date:
Jun 01, 2020

The Australian Government is reforming the telecommunications market to promote competition and to improve access to broadband services for all people in Australia, especially those living in regional, rural and remote areas.

The Telecommunications Reform Package has three main elements:

  • The Statutory Infrastructure Provider regime
  • The Regional Broadband Scheme
  • Reforms to carrier separation arrangements.

The Package passed the Parliament on 14 May 2020 and received Royal Assent on 25 May 2020.

The Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer) Act 2020 and Telecommunications (Regional Broadband Scheme) Charge Act 2020 came into force on 26 May 2020.

This legislation introduces new obligations on telecommunications carriers.

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