Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CONSUMER PROTECTION AND SERVICE STANDARDS) ACT 1999 - SECT 12C

             (1)  A primary universal service provider for a universal service area in respect of a service obligation must take all reasonable steps to:

                     (a)  fulfil that service obligation, so far as it relates to that area; and

                     (b)  comply with:

                              (i)  the provider's approved policy statement; and

                             (ii)  the approved standard marketing plan of the provider that covers that area in respect of that service obligation; and

                            (iii)  the approved ATS marketing plan (if any) of the provider that covers that area in respect of that service obligation.

Note 1:       For the meaning of approved policy statement and approved standard marketing plan , see section 12F.

Note 2:       For the meaning of approved ATS marketing plan , see section 12P.

          (1A)  A primary universal service provider for a universal service area in respect of a service obligation, who fulfils that service obligation by supplying alternative telecommunications services in accordance with an approved ATS marketing plan, is taken to have fulfilled any other obligation that arises under this Act because of that service obligation to the extent that the other obligation applies to the supply of alternative telecommunications services.

             (2)  The ACMA may determine in writing requirements that a primary universal service provider must comply with if the provider intends to cease supplying alternative telecommunications services in accordance with an approved ATS marketing plan. A copy of the determination must be given to the provider.

             (3)  The provider must comply with those requirements (as well as any requirements in the plan).