Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1992 - SECT 33

             (1)  Before preparing a spectrum plan or a frequency band plan, the ACMA must, by notice published in the Gazette :

                     (a)  state that a draft of the plan is available for public comment; and

                     (b)  state how copies of the draft may be obtained; and

                     (c)  invite interested parties to make representations about the draft plan on or before the day specified in the notice; and

                     (d)  specify an address or addresses to which representations about the draft plan may be sent.

             (2)  The day specified under paragraph (1)(c) must be at least one month later than the day on which the notice is published.

             (3)  A person may, not later than the day specified under paragraph (1)(c), make representations to the ACMA about the draft plan.

             (4)  The ACMA:

                     (a)  must give due consideration to any representations so made; and

                     (b)  may, having considered the representations, alter the draft plan.

             (5)  The requirements of this section do not apply to the draft plan as altered under paragraph (4)(b).

             (6)  This section does not apply to the preparation of a plan if the ACMA is satisfied that the preparation of the plan is a matter of urgency.