Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CONSUMER PROTECTION AND SERVICE STANDARDS) ACT 1999 - SECT 11

             (1)  This section sets out the arrangements for the fulfilment of the universal service obligation by universal service providers.

             (2)  The default arrangements set out in Division 5 apply to each universal service area in respect of a service obligation.

             (3)  If the Minister determines under section 11C, for a universal service area in respect of a service obligation, that the obligation is a contestable service obligation, then:

                     (a)  the default arrangements set out in Division 5 apply to the area; and

                     (b)  the standard contestability arrangements set out in Division 6 apply to the area in respect of the contestable service obligation.

             (4)  If the Minister determines under Division 7 that alternative arrangements apply to a universal service area in respect of a service obligation (whether or not it is a contestable service obligation), then:

                     (a)  those alternative arrangements apply to the area; and

                     (b)  the default arrangements set out in Division 5 apply to the area except to the extent that the determination modifies the way those arrangements apply, or excludes them from applying, to the area.