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Australian consultation on proposed approach to expiring spectrum licences
Jul 10, 2023
by Mirva Villa

This consultation has been extended until August 7, 2023. Read more...

Australian consultation on frequency coordination requirements
Jun 26, 2023
by Laura Sear

The ACMA is seeking comments on its draft work program to update its frequency coordination rules for certain spectrum users and licences. The document lays out several rules that will be reviewed. Among others, these include Point-to-multipoint fixed services in the 400 MHz and 800 MHz bands and Millimetre wave point-to-point… Read more...

Australian consultation to extend public safety licence regime
Jun 19, 2023
by Richard Haas

The Australian regulator ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) is consulting on extending its public safety licence regime. The regime is due to sunset on October 1, 2023, ten years after its implementation. These licences allow public safety bodies, including the police and the defence force to use radiocommunication devices… Read more...

Australian consultation on affirmation statement for the 3.4/3.7 GHz auction
May 15, 2023
by Mirva Villa

ACMA has launched a consultation on a proposal that participants of the auction should give a statement affirming that they have not colluded with another party or engaged in anti-competitive conduct. The consultation on the proposed wording of the statement is closing soon, on May 22, 2023. Read more...

Australian consultation on amateur radio access in the 50-52 MHz and 3.4-3.6 GHz frequency bands
May 09, 2023
by Mirva Villa

May 9, 2023 ACMA has made some corrections to the consultation document. More information can be found here. May 2, 2023 The Australian regulator ACMA has opened a consultation on the proposed changes to amateur licences in the 50-52 MHz and 3.4-3.6 GHz bands. The regulator has proposed to make… Read more...

Australian consultation on five-year spectrum outlook 2023–2028
Apr 03, 2023
by Laura Sear

The draft spectrum outlook includes a detailed annual work program, with activities and milestones for the 2023–24 financial year. Some of the main points the ACMA is considering are: Planning outcomes for mid-band spectrum in the 3.4–4.0 GHz band to support the deployment of 5G services in Australia Advancing several… Read more...

Australian consultation on apparatus licence pricing
Mar 27, 2023
by Mirva Villa

The Australian Communications and Media Authority ACMA has proposed changes to the equipment licence pricing structures in connection to the spectrum pricing review conducted by the authority. ACMA proposes a framework to update annual apparatus licence taxation based on population data. The regulator also proposes additional pricing measures for varying… Read more...

Australian consultation on future use of 1.9 GHz
Mar 27, 2023
by Mirva Villa

Update March 27, 2023 The reply comments are due by April 21, 2023. December 5, 2023 The Australian regulator ACMA has launched a public consultation on the future use of the 1880–1920 MHz band. This follows a 2021 discussion paper on international and national considerations for the frequency range. The current… Read more...

Australian consultation and meeting for 3.4 and 3.7 GHz bands auction
Feb 13, 2023
by Mirva Villa

February 13, 2023: This consultation is now open for comments. It will run until March 29, 2023. February 6, 2023: ACMA has announced it will hold a consultation on the proposed auction rules and draft technical framework in mid-February. The exact date is not yet known to PolicyTracker. The regulator… Read more...

Australian consultation on scientific licencing
Dec 05, 2022
by Mirva Villa

ACMA has opened a review of the scientific licensing arrangements as part of the country's five-year spectrum outlook plans. The regulator proposes to replace non-assigned scientific spectrum licences with a new type of scientific class licence, which would remove fees and reduce regulatory burden on licensees. The consultation closes February… Read more...