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Spectrum licences

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issues spectrum licences and manages the reallocation and renewal process.

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.

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

Published 26th May 2015

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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...

World Radiocommunication Conference – WRC-15

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

Published 14th Dec 2016

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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...

Consultation on new Spectrum legislation

Start/End Date: May 18, 2017 09:30 AEST to July 28, 2017 17:00 AEST

We have received and are currently reviewing stakeholder feedback on the development of new legislation to help modernise Australia's spectrum management framework.

Spectrum 700MHz auction results

13 April 2017

The government announced that all spectrum on offer in the unallocated 700 MHz spectrum band was sold in a competitive auction for a total of $1.55...

Guidelines for the use of section 313(3) of the Telecommunications Act 1997 by government agencies for the lawful disruption of access to online services

Published 17th Jul 2017

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These guidelines relate to government agencies' use of section 313(3) to request internet service providers disrupt access to certain online services by blocking websites.