Commonwealth Numbered Acts

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1989No. 53, 1989 - SECT 18

18. The functions of AUSTEL include responsibility for:

   (a)  economic and technical regulation of the Australian telecommunications
        industry, including, in particular, implementation of the Commonwealth
        Government's industry policies relating to telecommunications;

   (b)  giving advice and assistance to the Australian telecommunications
        industry; and

   (c)  giving reports and advice to the Minister in relation to the industry.