The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for managing spectrum under the Radiocommunications Act 1992.
Prior to 17 June 2021, the ACMA could only impose allocation limits on the amount of spectrum that a person can use under allocated licences if directed by the Minister for Communications to do so. The Minister sought the ACCC's advice about the allocation limits that may be appropriate in making these directions to the ACMA.
Since 17 June 2021, the ACMA has the power to impose allocation limits without direction from the Minister, but is required to consult the ACCC in doing so.
Timeline
| Stages | Date |
|---|---|
| Request for advice – 1800MHz spectrum in regional areas | 1 April 2015 |
| Request for advice – omnibus spectrum | 4 July 2017 |
| Request for advice - 3.6 GHz spectrum | 19 March 2018 |
| Request for advice - 26 GHz spectrum | 26 February 2020 |
| Request for advice - 850/900 MHz spectrum | 27 April 2021 |
| Request for advice - 3.4-4.0 GHz remote allocation | 27 August 2021 |
| Request for advice - 3.4 GHz and 3.7 GHz spectrum allocation | 2 March 2022 |