Spectrum
Spectrum refers to electromagnetic spectrum – the resource that allows us to send wireless signals. Most electronic devices we use today, including smartphones, satellites, tablets, televisions, radio and radars rely on spectrum frequencies to carry information. We advise the Australian Government about how this scarce resource can be managed effectively and efficiently.
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.
Wireless audio devices
Many wireless audio devices—such as wireless microphones—were retuned or replaced by the start of 2015 because of changes in...
Spectrum reform
We’re undertaking the most significant change to Australian spectrum management in the last 25 years.
Interference to radio...
The Australian Government has strict rules in place to try to avoid interference with emergency services communications and for...
Public safety spectrum
The Australian Government recognises that a national public safety mobile broadband capability for emergency services—police,...
Spectrum licences
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issues spectrum licences and manages the reallocation and renewal...
What's new
Spectrum
Consultations are now open for the biggest reforms to Australia's spectrum management in over 25 years.
Spectrum
The government announced that all spectrum on offer in the unallocated 700 MHz spectrum band was sold in a competitive auction...
Spectrum
The Australian Government has received a proposal from Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) to acquire 2 x 10 MHz of the unsold...
Spectrum
The World Radiocommunication Conference has begun today in Geneva, Switzerland, and will run for a mammoth four weeks.
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We have received and are currently reviewing stakeholder feedback on the development of new legislation to help modernise Australia's spectrum management framework.