Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority Act 2004 - SECT 31

Service fees

31. Service fees



(1) The Authority may determine a fee to be charged by the Authority for the
provision of an emergency telecommunications and other communications service
to an emergency services and other related services organisation.

(2) The Authority must not make a determination under subsection (1) unless
the Authority has first consulted with each
emergency services and other related services organisation that is likely to
be affected by the determination.

(3) A fee determined under subsection (1) for the provision of a service may
be determined to be payable for-

   (a)  a period of twelve months; or

   (b)  a lesser period or a greater period if there are particular
        circumstances that necessitate the payment of a fee for a service for
        a lesser period or a greater period.

(4) If the Authority is determining a fee under subsection (1), the Authority
must first obtain the approval of the Minister before doing so.

(5) A determination under subsection (1) must specify-

   (a)  the period for which the fee is payable; and

   (b)  the method by which the fee is calculated, which may vary in
        accordance with the nature of the service provided; and

   (c)  any other arrangements for the payment of the fee.