Links to the range of acts and regulations that apply to the telecommunications sector and are relevant to the portfolio.
Links to Acts, Regulations and Instruments relating to Broadcasting and Online Content
Learn about the schemes that ensure certain high profile events are made available to the whole television viewing public via free-to-air television.
Information about the powers of telecommunications carriers to access land and property to install certain types of telecommunications facilities.
Information on key elements of the Government's telecommunications competition policy, the legislative framework, price controls and industry self regulation.
Information on the development of opportunities for digital radio broadcasting in Australia, including links to recent relevant reports.
Find information about the Do Not Call Register.
Information on Australian Government support for e-Research.
The Department provides advice to the Minister on legislative and policy issues relating to telephone numbering in Australia.
Find links relevant to the online content scheme, including measures to protect families from offensive Internet material.
Find information on the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 for restricting online gambling services to Australian customers.
Information about the range of telecommunications policies and regulations relating to mobile phone services.
Find information about the role of the Australian Government in managing postal services legislation and the governance of Australia Post.
Find information on the Department’s specific policy responsibilities under the Telecommunications Act 1997.
Find information on and links to legislation concerning unwanted commercial electronic messages, or spam.
Legislation that provides for a universal service regime for all Australian users of telephone or data services, a service for people with disabilities and untimed local calls and other service safeguards.