•   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.