Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1992 - SECT 32

             (1)  The ACMA may, by written instrument, prepare frequency band plans, each relating to one or more frequency bands.

             (2)  However, if a frequency band plan relates to a frequency band that is:

                     (a)  within a part of the spectrum referred to the ACMA under subsection 31(1) or (1A); and

                     (b)  wholly or partly covered by a frequency allotment plan prepared under section 25 of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 ;

the frequency band plan must be consistent with the frequency allotment plan.

             (3)  A frequency band plan must not be inconsistent with the spectrum plan.

             (4)  A frequency band plan:

                     (a)  must make provision in relation to the purpose or purposes for which the band or bands may be used; and

                     (b)  without limiting paragraph (a), may provide for:

                              (i)  the one or more purposes for which any part of a band (including any particular frequency or frequency channel) may be used; and

                             (ii)  parts of the spectrum to be reserved for provision of public or community services.

             (5)  A frequency band plan:

                     (a)  may be of general application or may be limited as provided in the plan; and

                     (b)  without limiting paragraph (a), may apply:

                              (i)  with respect to a specified area; and

                             (ii)  with respect to a specified period.

             (6)  In this section:

"used" includes:

                     (a)  reserved for future use; and

                     (b)  reserved for the prevention or control of interference to radiocommunications.