Title: Legal framework for telecommunications in Australia

Language: English

Type: Website

Nature: Government Website

Published: August 25, 2021

Region: East Asia and Pacific

Country: Australia

Sector: Telecom and ICT

Topic: Legal Framework

Keywords: Telecom and ICT, ICT Core

Document Link(s):

• Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 (latest)
• Telecommunications Act 1997 (latest)
• Spam Act 2003 (latest)

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Document Summary:

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

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Document Details:

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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Updated: September 27, 2021