Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CONSUMER PROTECTION AND SERVICE STANDARDS) ACT 1999 - SECT 14

             (1)  The Minister may determine in writing that specified alternative arrangements apply to a universal service area in respect of a service obligation (whether or not it is a contestable service obligation).

             (2)  A determination under subsection (1) may expressly modify:

                     (a)  the extent to which the default arrangements set out in Division 5 apply to the area; or

                     (b)  the way in which any of the provisions in this Part apply to the area.

             (3)  The Minister must give to the ACMA a copy of each determination made under this section.

             (4)  A determination under this section is a disallowable instrument for the purposes of section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .

             (5)  In this section:

"modify" includes excluding the application of a provision entirely, as well as omitting, adding and substituting provisions.