Spectrum licences
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issues spectrum licences and manages the reallocation and renewal process.
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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.
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.
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.
Spectrum For Government Use
The Australian Government is a large user of spectrum for important public service provision and continually identifies and implements efficiency improvements to the management and use of spectrum...
International Radiocommunications
We lead Australia's engagement on international radiocommunication issues.
Where can I find more information?
Find out more about EME and 5G and how they are regulated.
What is EME?
EME is all around us and is part of our natural environment. It is emitted by sources like the sun, the earth, the earth’s atmosphere and even the human body.
What are the benefits of 5G?
5G is set to transform a range of sectors, including health, agriculture and education.
How is EME regulated?
The Australian Government strictly regulates the use of EME, based on decades of Australian and international scientific research.
Who is responsible for regulating EME and 5G?
The Australian Government sets the policy framework for the telecommunications industry. 5G must comply with the same regulations as previous generations.
5G and EME
Learn more about the use of electromagnetic energy (EME) and 5G in wireless services and how they are regulated in Australia.
Australian 5G Innovation Initiative
The Australian 5G Innovation Initiative will test technologies that make use of 5G to drive productivity and growth across Australia in key sectors.
Spectrum reform
This page details the reform of the Radiocommunications Act 1992, and the Spectrum Pricing and Commonwealth Holdings review.
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