Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1992 - SECT 3

                   The object of this Act is to provide for management of the radiofrequency spectrum in order to:

                     (a)  maximise, by ensuring the efficient allocation and use of the spectrum, the overall public benefit derived from using the radiofrequency spectrum;

                     (b)  make adequate provision of the spectrum:

                              (i)  for use by agencies involved in the defence or national security of Australia, law enforcement or the provision of emergency services; and

                             (ii)  for use by other public or community services;

                     (c)  provide a responsive and flexible approach to meeting the needs of users of the spectrum;

                     (d)  encourage the use of efficient radiocommunication technologies so that a wide range of services of an adequate quality can be provided;

                     (e)  provide an efficient, equitable and transparent system of charging for the use of spectrum, taking account of the value of both commercial and non-commercial use of spectrum;

                      (f)  support the communications policy objectives of the Commonwealth Government;

                     (g)  provide a regulatory environment that maximises opportunities for the Australian communications industry in domestic and international markets;

                     (h)  promote Australia's interests concerning international agreements, treaties and conventions relating to radiocommunications or the radiofrequency spectrum.