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Telecommunications self-regulation

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Industry self-regulation minimises government intervention, reducing costs and promoting industry compliance....

Rules for carriers and service providers

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A carrier needs a licence from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to operate facilities if they are used to supply telecommunications services to the public. Such facilities...

A competitive telecommunications regime for Australia

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Australia’s telecommunications industry operates in an environment of full and open competition. Entry to all telecommunications markets is open with minimal entry and ongoing operational...

Online content regulation

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Illegal and offensive online content is regulated through the Online Content Scheme under Schedule 5 and 7 of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 through a complaints-based mechanism. The Scheme is...

Anti-siphoning

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The anti-siphoning scheme aims to give free-to-air broadcasters a chance to show major events included on an anti-siphoning list....

Telecommunications in new developments

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Did you know that checking what telecommunications infrastructure is available is an important step before buying or building your new home?

Marrakesh Treaty for people with print disability

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Australia was among the first 20 countries to join the Marrakesh Treaty, which came into force on 30 September 2016. The Treaty is an international agreement that will help an estimated 285 million...

Telecommunications Legislation Amendment Bill 2018

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New legislation will allow emergency service organisations and others to gain access to NBN infrastructure and also allows temporary telecommunications towers to be specified as low-impact...

Departmental contracts

We publish a list of contracts that are valued at $100,000 (GST inclusive) or more and were entered into in the previous 12 months, or were not completed at the end of the period.

National Relay Service

The National Relay Service (NRS) is a government initiative that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or have a speech impairment to make and receive phone calls.

Service features

Depending on your needs and situation, you can choose from a number of relay call options.

Emergency calls (000)

Emergency services can be contacted through the NRS in life threatening or time critical situations.

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