•       Applications may be made to the ACMA for the allocation of international broadcasting licences.

•       The ACMA may only reject an application for the allocation of an international broadcasting licence to a person if:

               (a)     the ACMA is not satisfied that the person is an Australian company; or

              (b)     the ACMA is not satisfied that the person is a suitable applicant; or

               (c)     the Minister for Foreign Affairs is of the opinion that the international broadcasting service is likely to be contrary to Australia's national interest.

•       A licensee must keep records of broadcasts for 90 days.

•       An international broadcasting licence may only be cancelled if:

               (a)     the licensee does not commence to provide an international broadcasting service within 2 years; or

              (b)     the Minister for Foreign Affairs is of the opinion that the international broadcasting service is likely to be contrary to Australia's national interest.

•       The ACMA may make declarations ( nominated broadcaster declarations ) that allow international broadcasting licences and related transmitter licences to be held by different persons, so long as the transmitter licence is held by an Australian company.

•       If a nominated broadcaster declaration is in force:

               (a)     the international broadcasting licence may be issued to a company that is not an Australian company; and

              (b)     the holder of the transmitter licence must keep records of broadcasts for 90 days; and

               (c)     the holder of the transmitter licence may receive notices on behalf of the holder of the international broadcasting licence.