On 25 August 2020, amendments to the Telecommunications Act 1997 came into effect that enable superfast fixed line broadband networks serving residential customers to operate on a functionally separated basis (rather than a structurally separated basis). Under the legislative requirements, the ACCC has approved the following forms in writing relating to functional separation undertakings:
- Form of standard functional separation undertakings
- Form of joint functional separation undertakings
- Form of compliance reports
- Form of notices for changes in control
- Form of statements about the differences between an access agreement and an offer
Timeline
| Stages | Date |
|---|---|
| Form of standard functional separation undertakings | 9 September 2020 |
| Form of joint functional separation undertakings | 9 September 2020 |
| Form of compliance reports | 18 December 2020 |
| Form of notices for changes in control | 18 December 2020 |
| Form of statements about the differences between an access agreement and an offer | 18 December 2020 |