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Department has a rethink on Legislative Reforms
Date :
28 /
10 /
2019
Author :
Peter Clee - VK8ZZ
Legislative reforms
The Department of Communications (DOCA) have had a rethink about the proposed Radiocommunications reforms.
Rather than completely re-writing the legislation, modernising Australia’s spectrum management framework will now be pursued through a staged approach to amending the Radiocommunications Act 1992.
The first stage of amendments to the Act will deal with a number of priority issues to deliver tangible benefits to industry and consumers. The changes will be designed to remove unnecessary constraints in spectrum allocation and reallocation processes.
Spectrum licence terms will be extended to a maximum of 20 years, with clearer licence renewal processes.
The arrangements for apparatus licences are also being aligned with spectrum licences to the extent possible.
There will also be changes to improve technical regulation, streamline device supply schemes and introduce graduated enforcement mechanisms for breaches of the Act.
To minimise disruption to spectrum users, existing licence types and planning arrangements will be retained at this time.
The DOCA are working towards the introduction of a draft amendment bill into the Australian Parliament in early 2020.
A second stage of amendments to further improve efficiency and flexibility will be considered following passage of the first package and in consultation with stakeholders.
Page Last Updated: Monday 28 October 2019 at 14:23 hours by Peter Clee
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