Public safety spectrum
The Australian Government recognises that a national public safety mobile broadband capability for emergency services—police, fire, ambulance and emergency services—will enhance the delivery of...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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 licences
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issues spectrum licences and manages the reallocation and renewal process.
Spectrum Review - Terms of Reference
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Terms of Reference for the Spectrum Review May 2014
Consultations open on spectrum reform
25 May 2017
Consultations are now open for the biggest reforms to Australia's spectrum management in over 25 years.
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
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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.
Residual spectrum to be sold at competitive auction
4 September 2017
Residual spectrum will be up for grabs in an upcoming competitive auction.
5G—Enabling the future economy
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5G is the next step in the evolution of mobile wireless communications technology, promising improved connectivity, greater network speeds and bandwidth, and very low latency.
5G—Enabling the future economy
12 October 2017
The Australian Government has released its strategy to support the timely rollout of 5G in Australia.
Multiband spectrum sold at auction
14 December 2017
The Government has announced the results of the multiband spectrum auction sold at a competitive auction.
Terms of reference—5G working group
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The working group provides the platform for an ongoing strategic dialogue on 5G and will work to ensure that sectoral regulatory frameworks are appropriate to enable industry to take advantage of 5G
