Australian Government intellectual property rules
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The Australian Government has a lot of IP to protect, and all government agencies are responsible for managing the IP they produce.
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Government use of copyright material
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The Copyright Act 1968 sets out a government use statutory licence. Under this licence, the Australian Government is allowed to use whatever copyright material it needs, for official purposes
Consumer safeguards
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The Government’s approach to consumer safeguards...
Carrier powers and immunities
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Telecommunications companies have some powers to enter land and install and maintain some types of telecommunications facilities, and some immunities from some state and territory legislation.
Telecommunications Act Parts 7 and 8 requirements and exemptions
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Parts 7 and 8 of the Telecommunications Act 1997 apply to:...
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...
Dial Before You Dig
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What is Dial Before You Dig?...
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...
Exemption from the pit and pipe requirements
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The Minister has exempted certain types of developments in rural and remote areas from the requirements to install fibre-ready pit and pipe under Part 20A of the Telecommunications Act 1997.
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