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Spectrum licences

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

Commercial radio

Commercial radio is a free-to-air service. Commercial radio programs must comply with conditions in the station’s licence, ACMA program standards, and industry codes of practice.

Digital radio services have commenced in some parts of Australia, where they operate alongside existing analogue AM and FM radio services. While digital radio technology offers higher audio quality...

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.

Australia Post

Australia’s postal market is open to any business for most postal services, although the main postal service for letters is Australia Post.

International post

Agreements between national governments and postal operators provide for the efficient delivery of international mail.

Sports reporting in Australia

Sports reporting in Australia is covered by a Voluntary Code of Practice for Sports News Reporting.

Community TV

Community television services currently have temporary access to spectrum to broadcast to three mainland state capitals.

Reception issues

Smaller or more isolated Australian communities can provide their own retransmission equipment to receive and locally retransmit a broadcasting service (radio or television).