Legal framework for telecommunications in Australia

Website for the Federal Register of Legislation, Australia. The authorised website for Commonwealth legislation and related documents. 

Telecommunications Act 1997, Spam Act 2003 and Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 set out the general legal framework for telecommunications in Australia. They contain a detailed institutional framework, including the creation of the telecommunications regulatory authority (ACMA). They include licensing, competition policy, quality service, interconnection, co-location, scarce resources management, universal service, penalties and sanctions. They also cover some internet service issues.

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