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1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose of the discussion paper

This discussion paper outlines proposals for legislative amendments that may be required to provide the flexibility to develop and implement a digital television switchover timetable, including options to enable a staggered, region-by-region switchover.

This paper seeks comment in relation to the most appropriate legislative framework for implementation. The switchover timetable is the subject of ongoing consultation between the Australian Government, industry and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), and is due to be provided to the Australian Government for consideration by the end of October 2008.

1.2 Submissions

Submissions are invited from interested parties on the matters covered in this paper. Submissions are also invited to address any other relevant issues not specifically addressed in this paper.

Submissions should be provided by close of business on Friday 4 July 2008.

The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (the Department) prefers electronic submissions in Word for Windows or pdf format, which should be emailed to dst@dbcde.gov.au

Hard copy submissions should be forwarded to:

Manager
Legislation Section
Digital Switchover Policy and Regulation Branch
Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
GPO Box 2154
CANBERRA ACT 2601

Further information on this discussion paper can be obtained from David Jordan at the above email address or telephone 02 6271 1211, facsimile 02 6271 1717.

Submissions will be made public on the Department’s website unless otherwise specified. Persons providing a submission should indicate clearly whether any aspect of the submission should not be made public. Where confidentiality is requested, submitters are encouraged to provide a public version of submissions that can be made available on the Department’s website.

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