Underground pit and pipe is used to deliver telecommunications cabling to homes and businesses. Most developers do the right thing and install this important facility. However, a small number are not doing this, causing inconvenience and added costs for property occupants.

How it works

Why we want your input
We want your views on the proposed options, including the likely costs and benefits. This will help us in advising whether changes are needed to boost the installation of pit and pipe for telecommunications.
How you can voice your opinion
You can voice your opinion by providing comments or a submission to this public consultation process. Submissions are requested by 12 pm AEST on Tuesday 29 September 2020.
What will be the outcome of this consultation?
Your feedback will inform the Government on whether to proceed with one or more of the options, including legislation.

Consultation Information

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The Issue
Consultation Period:  August 31, 2020 09:00 AEST to September 29, 2020 12:00 AEST

Underground pit and pipe is used to deliver telecommunications cabling to homes and businesses. Most developers do the right thing and install this important facility. However, a small number are not doing this, causing inconvenience and added costs for property occupants.

The Government wants to address this. Submissions on a draft regulatory impact statement and draft legislation are now available.

Relevant Documentation

Regulation Impact Statement, Consultation Draft

Published 31st Aug 2020

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Proposed amendments to Part 20A of the Telecommunications Act 1997 to reduce delays and costs to consumers

Exposure draft of Bill

Published 31st Aug 2020

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Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Infrastructure in New Developments) Bill 2020 (Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts) A Bill for an Act to amend legislation relating to telecommunications, and for other purposes

Participate

Started August 31, 2020 09:00 AEST
Ended September 29, 2020 12:00 AEST
Days Remaining 0 of 29
Submissions now public

The following formal submissions have been made public.

Australian Communications Consumer Action Network submission

 
accan-submission-to-doca-boosting-pit-and-pipe-006.pdf

Housing Industry Association submission

 
hia-response-letter-to-tele-act-ris-september-2020-002-003.pdf

NBN Co submission

 
nbn-co-submission-to-2020-ris-for-pit-and-pipe-in-new-developments-29-september-2020.pdf

Tasmanian Justice Department submission

 
tjd-submission.pdf

Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman submission

 
tio-letter-to-department-options-for-boosting-pit-and-pipe-in-new-developments.pdf

Telstra submission

 
telstra-submission-regarding-pit-and-pipe-29-09-2020-005.pdf

Urban Development Institute of Australia submission

 
udia-submission-7-october-2020.pdf

Western Australia Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage submission

 
20200924-dplh-to-ditrdc-ris.pdf