Spectrum licences
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issues spectrum licences and manages the reallocation and renewal process.
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Wireless audio devices
Many wireless audio devices—such as wireless microphones—were retuned or replaced by the start of 2015 because of changes in access to the radiofrequency spectrum.
Spectrum review
The spectrum review looked at the changes needed to cope with the increase in demand for spectrum and changes in technology, markets and consumer preferences.
Interference to radio communications
The Australian Government has strict rules in place to try to avoid interference with emergency services communications and for television, radio or phone reception.
Digital dividend spectrum
Australia’s 'digital dividend' is the spectrum that was freed up for new uses by the switch from analogue to digital television.
ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC-15)
16 March 2012
Every three to four years, a World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) is held to consider revisions to the ITU Radio Regulations.
Consultation on draft direction to use 3.5 GHz band spectrum for the NBN spectrum gap
Start/End Date: August 21, 2014 09:00 AEST to September 22, 2014 17:00 AEST
The Minister has directed the ACMA to have in place arrangements, by 30 April 2015, to issue apparatus licences in the 3.5 GHz frequency band (3400 to 3600 MHz) for the NBN fixed wireless network in the metro fringe of the mainland capital cities.
The spectrum review potential reform directions paper
Start/End Date: November 11, 2014 09:00 AEDT to December 02, 2014 17:00 AEDT
The Minister has invited comments on reform principles and 11 potential reform proposals in the Spectrum Review – Potential Reform Directions paper. The aim is to encourage industry engagement and feedback.
Spectrum Review issues paper
Start/End Date: May 23, 2014 09:00 AEST to June 20, 2014 17:00 AEST
Australia’s spectrum has been managed using a framework that was developed in 1992, with a review of Radiocommunications Acts in 2002. The framework needs to be modernised to reflect changes in technology.
Spectrum Review Report
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The report outlines recommended changes to improve Australia's spectrum management framework.
Release of the spectrum review report
22 May 2015
The government has released a report on the future directions for spectrum management.
New directions for spectrum announced
25 August 2015
The Government has released its response to the Spectrum Review, designed to make Australia's spectrum framework simpler, more flexible and...
Spectrum reform
We’re undertaking the most significant change to Australian spectrum management in the last 25 years.
Next steps for spectrum reform (Accessible)
Published
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2 November 2015
The World Radiocommunication Conference has begun today in Geneva, Switzerland, and will run for a mammoth four weeks.
Spectrum reform legislative proposals consultation
Start/End Date: March 10, 2016 09:00 AEDT to April 29, 2016 17:00 AEST
The government is seeking input on legislative proposals to improve the management and planning of spectrum in Australia.
Draft ministerial direction on unsold 700 MHz spectrum
Start/End Date: May 06, 2016 09:00 AEST to June 10, 2016 00:00 AEST
We are seeking your feedback on a draft ministerial direction to the Australian Communications and Media Authority to allocate 700 MHz spectrum to Vodafone Hutchison Australia.
Consultation on proposal to Australian Government to acquire 700 MHz spectrum
6 May 2016
The Australian Government has received a proposal from Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) to acquire 2 x 10 MHz of the unsold 700 MHz ‘digital...
ACCC advice on allocation limits for the auction of unsold 700 MHz spectrum—executive summary
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This is the Executive Summary of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s advice to the Minister for Communications and the Arts on allocation limits for the auction of unsold 700 MHz...
