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Government's Spectrum Review proposes a single licensing framework
Date : 11 / 11 / 2014
Author : Roger Harrison - VK2ZRH
The foreshadowed consultation on the radiocommunications Spectrum Review
has opened, the announcement being made by the Minister for Communications
on 11 November 2014. The Department of Communications has released the
"Spectrum Review – Potential Reform Directions" paper for public comment.
The Minister for Communications, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, announced
the release of the Spectrum Review – Potential Reform Directions paper
for public comment. The announcement is available online
at this Link >> http://www.minister.communications.gov.au/malcolm_turnbull/news/consultations_open_on_future_directions_for_spectrum_in_australia#.VGFFdY2KCUk
The Directions paper is available from the Department of Communications’
website at this Link >> http://www.communications.gov.au/consultation_and_submissions/spectrum_review
Among the 11 potential reform proposals, of interest to the amateur radio
community are:
Introducing a single licensing framework, which does away with apparatus,
class and spectrum licensing, in favour of licences being issued based
on a set of parameters that cover frequency bands, power limits,
licence terms and other specifications. This is otherwise known as
"parameter-based licensing".
ACMA delegation of spectrum management functions to other entities.
Functions to be devolved could include licensing, fee collection,
interference management and dispute resolution, among other things.
Developing more principles-based regulation of the supply of electronic
and radiocommunications devices. The idea being to increase incentives
for device suppliers and users to to manage risk and resolve interference,
as well as disputes in the device supply market.
Extending enforcement measures available to the ACMA, enabling it to
impose civil penalties, issue remedial directions and formal warnings
to manage and control interference, along with related powers.
Feedback on the Directions paper has to be lodged with the Department of
Communications by 2 December 2014.
(Sourced from the WIA Website)
http://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2014/20141111-1/index.php
(Posted to the Packet Radio Network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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