Radiocommunications (Charges) Determination 2001 (Cth)
Radiocommunications (Charges) Determination 2001
as amended
made under section 53 of the
Australian Communications Authority Act 1997
This compilation was prepared on 1 September 2003
taking into account amendments up to Radiocommunications (Charges)
Amendment Determination 2003 (No. 1)
Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting,
Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra
Contents
1Name of Determination [see Note 1] 4
2Commencement 4
3Definitions 4
3ACharges — general 5
4Retests 5
5Hourly rates and minimum charge 6
6Persons who are not required to pay certain charges 6
7Charges relating to the ACA’s costs 7
8Remote and supplementary stations 7
9By whom and when is a charge payable? 7
10Which charge is payable if more than 1 standard is involved? 10
11Charges for varying licence condition (recoordination charges) 11
12General service charge 13
13Part 7 of Schedule 2 — application accompanied by frequency assignment certificate 14
13APart 7 of Schedule 2 – frequency assignment certificate lodged over the Internet 15
14Parts 7 and 9 of Schedule 2 — administrative charges for instalment payments 16
15Part 8 of Schedule 2 — issue or renewal of licence for less than 12 months 17
16Part 8 of Schedule 2 — issue or renewal of licence for more than 12 months 17
17Part 8 of Schedule 2 — administrative charges for instalment payments 18
18Part 13 of Schedule 2 — administrative charges for instalment payments 21
19Rounding of amounts 22
20Revocation 22
Schedule 1Hourly rates and minimum charge 23
Schedule 2Charges 25
Part 1Testing under paragraph 101 (1) (a) or 101 (1) (b) of the Act 25
Part 2Testing of devices for compliance with standards, other technical specifications or class licences 27
Part 3Assessment and advice on compliance with standards and other technical specifications 31
Part 4Documents 31
Part 5Examinations 32
Part 6Interference investigation services 33
Part 7Administrative charge for first issue of assigned licence 34
Part 8Administrative charge for issue or renewal of non assigned licence 38
Part 9Administrative charge for renewal of assigned licence 39
Part 10General services 40
Part 11Miscellaneous expenses 41
Part 12Spectrum licences 42
Part 13Administrative charge for issue or renewal of PTS licences 43
Notes 44
Name of Determination [see Note 1]
This Determination is the Radiocommunications (Charges) Determination 2001.
Commencement
This Determination commences on 17 December 2001.
Definitions
(1)In this Determination, unless the contrary intention appears:
ACA means the Australian Communications Authority.
ACA Act means the Australian Communications Authority Act 1997.
accredited person means a person accredited under section 263 of the Act to issue frequency assignment certificates mentioned in subsection 100 (4A) of the Act.
Act means the Radiocommunications Act 1992.
anniversary of effect, for a licence, means an anniversary of the day when the licence comes into force for subsections 103 (1) or 130 (4) of the Act.
frequency assignment certificate means a certificate issued by a person accredited under section 263 of the Act for the purposes of section 100 of the Act.
general hourly rate — see section 5 and item 5 of Schedule 1.
GST has the meaning given by section 195-1 of the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999.
instalment of tax means an amount of tax payable:
(a) on the anniversary of the issue of an instrument; or
(b) on the holding of an instrument.
minimum charge — see section 5 and item 4 of Schedule 1.
partial test means:
(a) a test or retest of a device that is a transmitter only or a receiver only; and
(b) for a device that is both a transmitter and a receiver — a test or retest of the transmitter only or the receiver only.
remote station includes a station referred to on a licence as a remote control station.
retest — see section 4.
special hourly rate A — see section 5 and item 2 of Schedule 1.
special hourly rate B — see section 5 and item 3 of Schedule 1.
spectrum access means access to the spectrum that is authorised for the operation of 1 or more radiocommunications devices that involves a unique combination of:
(a) a particular transmit frequency; and
(b) a particular bandwidth; and
(c) a particular site or access area.
spectrum re-allocation declaration means any of the following declarations:
(a) Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 1 of 1997, published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 17 July 1997;
(b) Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 2 of 1997, published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 17 July 1997;
(c) Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 3 of 1997, published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 17 July 1997;
(d) Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 4 of 1997, published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 17 July 1997;
(e) Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration 1999 (No. 2), published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 6 October 1999.
standard licensing hourly rate — see section 5 and item 1 of Schedule 1.
Tax Act means either of the following Acts:
(a) the Radiocommunications (Receiver Licence Tax) Act 1983;
(b) the Radiocommunications (Transmitter Licence Tax) Act 1983.
(2)Unless the contrary intention appears, an expression that is used in this Determination and that is defined in the Radiocommunications (Interpretation) Determination 2000 has the same meaning in this Determination as it has in that Determination.
3A Charges — general
The charges fixed in this Determination have been calculated in accordance with subsection 53 (2) of the ACA Act and reasonably relate to the expenses incurred or to be incurred by the ACA in relation to the service, facility or matter to which the charge relates.
Retests
(1)Subsection (2) applies if a device:
(a) has been tested under section 101 of the Act (the initial test); and
(b) is tested (the later test) after the initial test.
(2) For this Determination, the later test is a retest:
(a) if:
(i) the device did not comply with all requirements in the initial test; and
(ii) the later test only relates to all or some of the requirements with which the device did not comply; or
(b) if it is conducted only in relation to parts of the device that have been subject to technical modification after the initial test.
Hourly rates and minimum charge
(1)For this Determination, the hourly rates of charge and the minimum charge are described in Schedule 1.
(2)The hourly rates of charge and the minimum charge include GST.
Persons who are not required to pay certain charges
(1)A person who is exempt, under regulation 5 of the Radiocommunications Taxes Collection Regulations (being Statutory Rules 1985 No. 200, as amended), from the payment of tax in respect of apparatus licences is not required to pay an amount in relation to the issue, renewal or transfer of a licence mentioned in this Determination.
(2) A person is not required to pay the charge mentioned in section 11 (which relates to varying a condition of a licence that relates to the technical operation or location of a device) if:
(a) the licence is a fixed licence for the operation of a point to point station on any of the following frequencies (the current frequency):
(i) 825 to 845 MHz;
(ii) 870 to 890 MHz;
(iii) 1710 to 1785 MHz;
(iv) 1805 to 1880 MHz; and
(b) the application for the variation of the condition is made as part of the person ending a service on the current frequency, using the point to point station, because of a spectrum re-allocation declaration; and
(c) the ACA is satisfied that the service provided after the variation, using the point to point station, will not exceed the range and effect of the service provided on the current frequency.
(2A) A person is not required to pay the charge mentioned in item 7.4 of Schedule 2 (which relates to the issue of a broadcasting licence for the operation of a narrowcast service station) if:
(a) the person pays an entry fee under the Radiocommunications (Broadcasting (Low Power Open Narrowcasting) Transmitter Licence — Allocation) Determination 2001; and
(b) the person applies for a broadcasting licence for the operation of a narrowcast service station under that Determination.
(3) A person is not required to pay the charge mentioned in item 7.9 of Schedule 2 (which relates to the issue of a fixed licence for the operation of a point to point station) if:
(a) the person holds, or held, a fixed licence for the operation of a point to point station on any of the following frequencies (the current frequency):
(i) 825 to 845 MHz;
(ii) 870 to 890 MHz;
(iii) 1710 to 1785 MHz;
(iv) 1805 to 1880 MHz; and
(b) the person applies for the issue of another fixed licence for the operation of a point to point station on another frequency; and
(c) the application is made as part of the person ending a service on the current frequency, using the point to point station, because of a spectrum re-allocation declaration; and
(d) the ACA is satisfied that the service on the other frequency, using the point to point station, will not exceed the range and effect of the service provided on the current frequency.
Charges relating to the ACA’s costs
(1)Subject to subsection 9 (12) and sections 10, 13, 13A, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 for the purposes of section 53 of the ACA Act, the charge mentioned in column 3 of an item in Schedule 2 is the charge fixed for:
(a) provision of a service, facility or matter mentioned in column 2 of the item; or
(b) the service, facility or matter mentioned in column 2 of the item, in relation to which expenses are incurred or to be incurred by the ACA;
as the case requires.
(2)The charge includes GST.
Remote and supplementary stations
(1) If an item in Schedule 2 refers to the issue or renewal, or consideration of the issue or renewal, of a licence for the operation of a station or stations in a particular class, the item also applies to a licence that authorises the operation of:
(a) a station or stations in the class; and
(b) remote or supplementary stations.
(2)In calculating:
(a) the charge imposed for the issue or renewal, or consideration of the issue or renewal, of a licence on an assigned basis in accordance with Part 7 or Part 9 of Schedule 2; and
(b) a charge imposed under section 14;
the authorisation of the operation of remote stations on transmit frequencies that are the same as the receive frequency of the principal station or stations is to be disregarded.
By whom and when is a charge payable?
(1) The charges fixed under section 11 are payable:
(a) by the applicant for the notice under section 111 of the Act; and
(b) when:
(i) the notice is given; or
(ii) the application for the notice is refused; or
(iii) the application for the notice is withdrawn.
(2) The charge mentioned in subsection 12 (1) is payable:
(a) by the person for whom the service, facility or matter is provided; and
(b) on the issue to the person of an invoice for the charge.
(3) The charge mentioned in subsection 12 (2) is payable:
(a) by the person for whom the expenses were incurred; and
(b) on the issue to the person of an invoice for the charge.
(4)The charge mentioned in section 14 or 17 is payable:
(a) by the holder of the licence to which the charge relates; and
(b) at the time at which the tax to which the charge relates is payable under the RadiocommunicationsTaxes Collection Act 1983.
(5) The charge for a service, facility or matter mentioned in subsection 10 (1) is payable:
(a) by the applicant for the test report to which the service, facility or matter relates; and
(b) not later than 7 days before the day on which the service, facility or matter is to be provided.
(6) The charge for a service, facility or matter mentioned in subsections 10 (2) or (3), or in Part 1 or Part 2 of Schedule 2, is payable:
(a) by the applicant for the licence or test in relation to which the service, facility or matter is provided; and
(b) not later than 7 days before the day on which the service, facility or matter is to be provided.
(7) A charge mentioned in Part 3 of Schedule 2 is payable:
(a) by the person for whom the service, facility or matter is provided; and
(b) on the issue to the person of an invoice for the charge.
(8)A charge mentioned in Part 4 of Schedule 2 is payable:
(a) by the person to whom the document mentioned in column 2 of the relevant item is, or would have been, issued; and
(b) when:
(i) the document is issued; or
(ii) the application for the issue of the document is refused, or taken to have been refused; or
(iii) the application for the issue of the document is withdrawn;
as the case requires.
(9) A charge mentioned in Part 5 of Schedule 2 is payable:
(a) by the examinee; and
(b) before the commencement of the examination, the part of an examination, or the reassessment, as the case may be.
The charge mentioned in Part 6 of Schedule 2 is payable:
(a) by the applicant for the service, facility or matter; and
(b) on the issue to the applicant of an invoice for the charge.
A charge mentioned in section 13 or 13A, or in Part 7 of Schedule 2, is payable:
(a) by the person to whom the licence mentioned in column 2 of the relevant item is, or would have been, issued; and
(b) when:
(i) the licence is issued; or
(ii) the application for the issue of the licence is refused, or taken to have been refused; or
(iii) the application for the issue of the licence is withdrawn;
as the case requires.
(12) In spite of subsection (11), if a fee is payable under item 7.36 of Schedule 2 for the issue of a licence, no fee is payable under any other item of Part 7 of Schedule 2 in respect of the issue, or consideration of the issue, of the licence.
A charge mentioned in section 15 or 16, or in Part 8 of Schedule 2, is payable:
(a) by the applicant for the issue or renewal of the licence mentioned in column 2 of the relevant item; and
(b) when:
(i) the licence is issued or renewed; or
(ii) the application for the issue or renewal of the licence is refused, or taken to have been refused; or
(iii) the application for the issue or renewal of the licence is withdrawn;
as the case requires.
The charge mentioned in Part 9 of Schedule 2 is payable:
(a) by the applicant for renewal of the licence; and
(b) when the application is lodged.
A charge mentioned in Part 10 of Schedule 2 is payable:
(a) by the applicant for advice; and
(b) on the issue to the applicant of an invoice for the charge.
A charge mentioned in Part 11 of Schedule 2 is payable:
(a) by the person for whom the service, facility or matter is provided; and
(b) on the issue to the person of an invoice for the charge.
(17) A charge mentioned in Part 12 of Schedule 2 is payable:
(a) if the standard licensing hourly rate applies:
(i) by the person for whom the service, facility or matter is provided; and
(ii) on the issue to the person of an invoice for the charge; and
(b) in any other case:
(i) by the person for whom the service, facility or matter is provided; and
(ii) when the application or request for the service, facility or matter is made.
(18) A charge mentioned in Part 13 of Schedule 2 is payable:
(a) by the person for whom the service, facility or matter is provided; and
(b) when:
(i) the licence is issued or renewed; or
(ii) the application for the issue or renewal of the licence is refused, or taken to have been refused; or
(iii) the application for the issue or renewal of the licence is withdrawn;
as the case requires.
Which charge is payable if more than 1 standard is involved?
(1)If a device is tested for compliance with 2 or more standards, licence conditions determinations or class licences, the total charge that is payable for the tests is the sum of:
(a) the amount payable under section 7 for the most expensive test conducted; and
(b) half of the aggregate amount that, but for this section, would be payable for each of the other tests conducted.
(2)If a device is tested by using more than one test described in column 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 2, the total charge that is payable for the tests is the sum of:
(a) the amount payable under section 7 for the most expensive test conducted; and
(b) half of the aggregate amount that, but for this section, would be payable for each of the other tests conducted.
(3) For the purpose of working out the amount under paragraph (1) (b) or (2) (b), the method set out in Table 1 is to be used.
Table 1
Step 1 Work out the aggregate amount that would be payable for the tests referred to in paragraph (1) (b) or (2) (b), as the case requires.
Step 2 Divide the amount worked out under step 1 by 1.1.
Step 3 Divide the amount worked out under step 2 by 2.
Step 4 Round the amount worked out under step 3 to the nearest dollar in accordance with section 19.
Step 5 Multiply the amount worked out under step 4 by 1.1.
(4) The total charges include GST.
(5) If:
(a) a device is tested for compliance with 2 or more standards that include ECR 239 (mentioned in item 1.6 of Schedule 2) or ECR 240 (mentioned in item 1.7 of Schedule 2); or
(b) a device is tested by using a test described in ECR 239 or ECR 240;
the charge relating to ECR 239 or ECR 240 is to be calculated in accordance with section 7, and not in accordance with this section.
Charges for varying licence condition (recoordination charges)
(1) The charge for consideration by the ACA of an application by a licensee for a notice under section 111 of the Act to vary a condition of a licence is the amount set out in the relevant item in Table 2 for each spectrum access to which the application relates.
(2) The charge includes GST.
Table 2
Item
Licence type
Charge (including GST)
1 The licensee holds an amateur licence for the operation of an amateur beacon or amateur repeater station $20.90 for each spectrum access to which the notice relates 2 If:
(a) the licensee holds a fixed licence for the operation of a point to point station; and
(b) the application for the notice is not accompanied by a frequency assignment certificate
$150.70 for each spectrum access to which the notice relates 3 If:
(a) the licensee holds a fixed licence for the operation of a point to multipoint station; and
(b) the application for the notice is not accompanied by a frequency assignment certificate
$180.40 for each spectrum access to which the notice relates 4 If:
(a) the licensee holds a land mobile licence for the operation of a land mobile system service using a frequency of more than 30 MHz; and
(b) the application for the notice is not accompanied by a frequency assignment certificate
$180.40 for each spectrum access to which the notice relates 5 If:
(a) item 1, 2, 3 or 4 does not apply to the application for the notice; and
(b) the time required to consider the application is not more than 15 minutes
$38.50 for each spectrum access to which the notice relates 6 If:
(a) item 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 does not apply to the application for the notice; and
(b) the licence is mentioned in an item in Part 7 of Schedule 2; and
(c) the application for the notice is not accompanied by a frequency assignment certificate
The amount that is the lesser of:
(a) the standard licensing hourly rate for each hour, or part of an hour, in which the application is considered; and
(b) the charge mentioned in the item in Part 7 of Schedule 2 that relates to the licence;
for each spectrum access to which the notice relates
7 If:
(a) item 5 does not apply to the application for the notice; and
(b) the licensee holds:
(i) an aeronautical licence to operate an aeronautical assigned station that is a mobile station; or
(ii) a land mobile licence to operate an ambulatory station; and
(c) the application for the notice is accompanied by a frequency assignment certificate; and
(d) in considering the application, the ACA does not perform coordination procedures to minimise interference
$79.20 for each spectrum access to which the notice relates 8 If:
(a) item 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 does not apply to the application for the notice; and
(b) the application for the notice is accompanied by a frequency assignment certificate
$105.60 for each spectrum access to which the notice relates
General service charge
(1)If the ACA provides a service, facility or matter for which:
(a) a charge may be fixed under section 53 of the ACA Act; and
(b) no charge is determined:
(i) in any other section of this Determination; or
(ii) in any other determination made under the ACA Act;
the charge payable for the service is the general hourly rate.
(2)If:
(a) the ACA incurs expenses under the Act, the ACA Act or under an instrument made under either Act; and
(b) no charge in relation to the matter is determined:
(i) in any other section of this Determination; or
(ii) in any other determination made under section 53 of the ACA Act;
the charge payable for the matter is the cost incurred plus GST (if applicable).
(3) This section does not apply in relation to a service, facility or matter provided by the ACA on a commercial basis as part of the ACA’s additional functions under section 8 of the ACA Act.
Part 7 of Schedule 2 — application accompanied by frequency assignment certificate
(1) This section applies if:
(a) an application is made under section 99 of the Act for the issue, under section 100 of the Act, of a licence mentioned in an item in Part 7 of Schedule 2; and
(b) the application is accompanied by a frequency assignment certificate mentioned in subsection 100 (4A) of the Act.
(2) The charge for:
(a) issuing the licence; or
(b) considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it;
is worked out using Table 3.
(3)The charge includes GST.
Table 3
Item
Licence type
Charge (including GST)
1 Licence is:
(a) an aeronautical licence for the operation of an aeronautical assigned station which is a mobile station; or
(b) a land mobile licence for the operation of an ambulatory station;
and in considering the issue of the licence, the ACA does not perform coordination procedures to minimise interference
$79.20 2 Licence is a land mobile licence for the operation of a land mobile system station as part of a cellular configuration $105.60 3 Licence is a land mobile licence for the operation of a second or subsequent land mobile system station as part of a cellular configuration $79.20 4 Licence is an amateur licence for the operation of an amateur repeater station or an amateur beacon station $20.90 5 Licence is a fixed receive, major coast receive or space receive licence $105.60 6 Licence is a fixed licence for the operation of a pair of point to point stations within the frequency range greater than 57.2 GHz and less than or equal to 58.2 GHz $105.60 7 For any other licence — for each transmit frequency to which the frequency assignment certificate relates $105.60
13A Part 7 of Schedule 2 – frequency assignment certificate lodged over the Internet
(1) This section applies if:
(a) an application is made under section 99 of the Act for the issue, under section 100 of the Act, of a licence mentioned in an item in Part 7 of Schedule 2; and
(b) a frequency assignment certificate mentioned in subsection 100 (4A) of the Act that relates to the application is lodged by an accredited person using the ACA’s Accredited Person Online Submission System.
Note The internet address for the ACA’s Accredited Person Online Submission System is (2) The charge for:
(a) issuing the licence; or
(b) considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it;
is worked out using Table 3A.
(3)The charge includes GST.
Table 3A
Item
Licence type
Charge (including GST)
1 Licence is:
(a) an aeronautical licence for the operation of an aeronautical assigned station which is a mobile station; or
(b) a land mobile licence for the operation of an ambulatory station;
and in considering the issue of the licence, the ACA does not perform coordination procedures to minimise interference
$79.20 2 Licence is a land mobile licence for the operation of a land mobile system station as part of a cellular configuration $89.10 3 Licence is a land mobile licence for the operation of a second or subsequent land mobile system station as part of a cellular configuration $79.20 4 Licence is an amateur licence for the operation of an amateur repeater station or an amateur beacon station $20.90 5 Licence is a fixed receive, major coast receive or space receive licence $89.10 6 Licence is a fixed licence for the operation of a pair of point to point stations within the frequency range greater than 57.2 GHz and less than or equal to 58.2 GHz $89.10 7 For any other licence — for each transmit frequency to which the frequency assignment certificate relates $89.10
Parts 7 and 9 of Schedule 2 — administrative charges for instalment payments
(1)This section applies if:
(a) a person applies for:
(i) the issue of a licence mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 7 of Schedule 2; or
(ii) the renewal of a licence mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 9 of Schedule 2; and
(b) the person elected, in the application for the issue or renewal of the licence, that subsection 6 (3) of a Tax Act was to apply to the licence.
(2)Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the charge for processing the payment of an instalment of tax in accordance with the election is:
(a) for an MDS licence — $7.70;
(b) for a fixed licence for the operation of a pair of point to point stations within the frequency range greater than 57.2 GHz and less than or equal to 58.2 GHz — $7.70; and
(c) for any other licence — $7.70 for each frequency assigned.
(3) If the person notifies the ACA as set out in subsection 6 (5) of a Tax Act:
(a) subsection (2) ceases to apply when the person notifies the ACA; and
(b) the charge for processing the payment of tax in accordance with the notification is:
(i) for an MDS licence — $7.70;
(ii) for a fixed licence for the operation of a pair of point to point stations within the frequency range greater than 57.2 GHz and less than or equal to 58.2 GHz — $7.70; and
(iii) for any other licence — $7.70 for each frequency assigned.
(4) If subsection 6 (6) of a Tax Act applies:
(a) subsection (2) ceases to apply on the first day that subsection 6 (6) applies; and
(b) the charge for processing the payment of tax in accordance with the subsection is:
(i) for an MDS licence — $7.70;
(ii) for a fixed licence for the operation of a pair of point to point stations within the frequency range greater than 57.2 GHz and less than or equal to 58.2 GHz — $7.70; and
(iii) for any other licence — $7.70 for each frequency assigned.
(5) The charges include GST.
Part 8 of Schedule 2 — issue or renewal of licence for less than 12 months
(1) If a licence mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 8 of Schedule 2 (the reference item) is issued or renewed for a period of less than 12 months, the charge in respect of the issue or renewal of the licence is the greater of:
(a) the minimum charge; and
(b) an amount worked out using Table 4.
Table 4
Step 1 Work out an amount using the formula:
where:
AC is the amount set out in column 3 of the reference item.
D is the number of days in the period starting on the day when the licence comes into force and ending at the end of the day when the licence expires.
Step 2 Round the amount to the nearest dollar in accordance with section 19.
Step 3 Multiply the amount by 1.1.
(2) The charge includes GST.
Part 8 of Schedule 2 — issue or renewal of licence for more than 12 months
(1) If a licence mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 8 of Schedule 2 (the reference item) is issued or renewed for a period of more than 12 months, the charge in respect of the issue or renewal of the licence is the sum of:
(a) for the first year in the period — the amount set out in column 3 of the item; and
(b) for each additional complete year (if any) in the period — the amount set out in column 3 of the item, reduced by the minimum charge; and
(c) for a part of a year (if any) in the period — an amount worked out using Table 5.
Table 5
Step 1 Work out an amount using the formula:
where:
AC is the amount set out in column 3 of the reference item.
D is the number of days in the part of the year.
Step 2 Round the amount to the nearest dollar in accordance with section 19.
Step 3 Multiply the amount by 1.1.
(2) The charge includes GST.
Part 8 of Schedule 2 — administrative charges for instalment payments
(1) This section applies if:
(a) a person applies for the issue or renewal of a licence mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 8 of Schedule 2 (the reference item); and
(b) the person elected, in the application for the issue or renewal of the licence, that subsection 6 (3) of a Tax Act was to apply to the licence.
Election under subsection 6 (4) of a Tax Act for payment by instalments — general
(2)Subject to subsections (3), (4) and (5), the charge for processing the payment of an instalment of tax in accordance with the election is an amount equal to the charge set out in column 3 of the reference item.
Election under subsection 6 (4) of a Tax Act for payment by instalments — short period
(3) For subsection (2), if the period between the last anniversary of effect of the licence occurring during the period when the licence is in force and the end of the day on which the licence ceases to be in force is less than 12 months, the charge for processing the payment of the instalment is the greater of:
(a) the minimum charge; and
(b) an amount worked out using Table 6.
Table 6
Step 1 Work out an amount using the formula:
where:
AC is the amount set out in column 3 of the reference item.
D is the number of days in the period starting on the anniversary of effect of the licence and ending at the end of the day when the licence expires.
Step 2 Round the amount to the nearest dollar in accordance with section 19.
Step 3 Multiply the amount by 1.1.
Election under subsection 6 (5) of a Tax Act for payout of remaining instalments
(4) If the person notifies the ACA as set out in subsection 6 (5) of a Tax Act:
(a) subsection (2) ceases to apply on the day on which the person notifies the ACA; and
(b) the charge for processing the payment of tax in accordance with the notification is:
(i) for the first year of the licence after the anniversary of effect of the licence mentioned in the subsection — the amount set out in column 3 of the reference item; and
(ii) for each complete year of the licence (if any) after the year mentioned in subparagraph (i) — the amount set out in column 3 of the reference item, reduced by the minimum charge; and
(iii) for any part of a year of the licence (if any) after the year mentioned in subparagraph (i) — an amount worked out using Table 7.
Table 7
Step 1 Work out an amount using the formula:
where:
AC is the amount set out in column 3 of the reference item.
D is the number of days in the part of the year.
Step 2 Round the amount to the nearest dollar in accordance with section 19.
Step 3 Multiply the amount by 1.1.
Application of subsection 6 (6) of a Tax Act — payment of all instalments after overdue instalment
(5) If subsection 6 (6) of a Tax Act applies:
(a) subsection (2) ceases to apply on the first day that subsection 6 (6) applies; and
(b) the charge for processing the payment of tax in accordance with the subsection is:
(i) for the first year of the licence after the anniversary of effect of the licence mentioned in the subsection — the amount set out in column 3 of the reference item; and
(ii) for each complete year of the licence (if any) after the year mentioned in subparagraph (i) — the amount set out in column 3 of the reference item, reduced by the minimum charge; and
(iii) for any part of a year of the licence (if any) after the year mentioned in subparagraph (i) — an amount worked out using Table 8.
Table 8
Step 1 Work out an amount using the formula:
where:
AC is the amount set out in column 3 of the reference item.
D is the number of days in the part of the year.
Step 2 Round the amount to the nearest dollar in accordance with section 19.
Step 3 Multiply the amount by 1.1.
(6) The charges include GST.
Part 13 of Schedule 2 — administrative charges for instalment payments
(1) This section applies if:
(a) a person applies for the issue or renewal of a licence mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 13 of Schedule 2; and
(b) the person elected, in the application for the issue or renewal of the licence, that subsection 6 (3) of a Tax Act was to apply to the licence.
(2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the charge for processing the payment of an instalment of tax in accordance with the election is the standard licensing hourly rate.
(3) If the person notifies the ACA as set out in subsection 6 (5) of a Tax Act:
(a) subsection (2) ceases to apply when the person notifies the ACA; and
(b) the charge for processing the payment of tax in accordance with the notification is the standard licensing hourly rate.
(4) If subsection 6 (6) of the Tax Act applies:
(a) subsection (2) ceases to apply on the first day that subsection 6 (6) applies; and
(b) the charge for processing the payment of tax in accordance with the subsection is the standard licensing hourly rate.
(5) The charges include GST.
Rounding of amounts
If, under a provision of this Determination, an amount is required to be rounded in accordance with this section, the amount is to be rounded as follows:
(a) if, apart from the application of this section, the amount would include a part of a dollar and the part of the dollar is less than 50 cents — the amount is to be reduced to the nearest whole dollar; and
(b) if, apart from the application of this section, the amount would include a part of a dollar and the part of the dollar is 50 cents or more — the amount is to be increased to the nearest whole dollar.
Note Rounding of amounts in accordance with this section is required under the following provisions:
(a) step 4 of Table 1 of subsection 10 (3);
(b) step 2 of Table 4 of subsection 15 (1);
(c) step 2 of Table 5 of subsection 16 (1);
(d) step 2 of Table 6 of subsection 17 (3);
(e) step 2 of Table 7 of subsection 17 (4);
(f) step 2 of Table 8 of subsection 17 (5);
(g) Schedule 1, item 1, column 3, subparagraph (a) (ii) and paragraph (c);
(h) Schedule 1, item 2, column 3, subparagraph (a) (ii) and paragraph (c);
(i) Schedule 1, item 3, column 3, subparagraph (a) (ii) and paragraph (c).
Revocation
The Radiocommunications (Charges) Determination 2000, published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 21 June 2000, is revoked.
Schedule 1 Hourly rates and minimum charge
(section 5)
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
| 1 | Standard licensing hourly rate | For each person providing a service, facility or matter to which the rate applies: (a) for a total period less than 1 hour — the greater of: (i) $91.30; and (ii) the proportion of $182.60 divided by 1.1, equal to the proportion of an hour for which charge is to be made, rounded in accordance with section 19 and then multiplied by 1.1; and (b) for each completed hour — $182.60; and (c) for a part of an hour after a completed hour — the proportion of $182.60 divided by 1.1, equal to the proportion of an hour for which charge is to be made, rounded in accordance with section 19 and then multiplied by 1.1 |
| 2 | Special hourly rate A | For each person providing a service, facility or matter to which the rate applies: (a) for a total period less than 1 hour — the greater of: (i) $135.30; and (ii) the proportion of $269.50 divided by 1.1, equal to the proportion of an hour for which charge is to be made, rounded in accordance with section 19 and then multiplied by 1.1; and (b) for each completed hour — $269.50; and (c) for a part of an hour after a completed hour — the proportion of $269.50 divided by 1.1, equal to the proportion of an hour for which charge is to be made, rounded in accordance with section 19 and then multiplied by 1.1 |
| 3 | Special hourly rate B | For each person providing a service, facility or matter to which the rate applies: (a) for a total period less than 1 hour — the greater of: (i) $121.00; and (ii) the proportion of $242.00 divided by 1.1, equal to the proportion of an hour for which charge is to be made, rounded in accordance with section 19 and then multiplied by 1.1; and (b) for each completed hour — $242.00; and (c) for a part of an hour after a completed hour — the proportion of $242.00 divided by 1.1, equal to the proportion of an hour for which charge is to be made, rounded in accordance with section 19 and then multiplied by 1.1 |
| 4 | Minimum charge for service mentioned in section 15, 16 or 17 | (a) for an outpost licence for the operation of an outpost non assigned station — $5.50; and (b) in any other case — $7.70 |
| 5 | General hourly rate | $157.30 |
Schedule 2 Charges
(sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 13A, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18)
Part 1 Testing under paragraph 101 (1) (a) or 101 (1) (b) of the Act
| Column Item | Column 2 Test | Column 3 Charge (including GST) |
| 1.1 | ECR 203A Note ECR 203A is also known as “Equipment Specification for Land and Harbour Mobile Services (70-85 MHz, 92-94 MHz & Aeronautical Band 118-136 MHz)”, published by the Department of Transport and Communications in April 1992. | |
| 1.1.1 | Test or retest for compliance with ECR 203A (other than a partial test or a retest mentioned in item 1.1.2 or 1.1.3) | $3 374.80 |
| 1.1.2 | Partial test for compliance with ECR 203A | $2 186.80 |
| 1.1.3 | Retest of 1 aspect of a transmitter for compliance with ECR 203A | $783.20 |
| 1.2 | ECR 209 Note ECR 209 is also known as “Equipment Compliance Requirements for MF and HF Single Sideband Suppressed Carrier Radiotelephony Equipment Employed in Single Frequency Simplex Fixed and Land Mobile Radiotelephone Services”, published by the Department of Transport and Communications in October 1988. | |
| 1.2.1 | Test or retest for compliance with ECR 209 (other than a partial test mentioned in item 1.2.2) | $17 466.90 |
| 1.2.2 | Partial test for compliance with ECR 209 | $7 653.80 |
| 1.3 | ECR 211B Note ECR 211B is also known as “Equipment Compliance Requirement for Single Frequency Simplex MF & HF SSB Suppressed Carrier and Compatible DSB Radiotelephony Equipment for use in the International Maritime Mobile Radiotelephone Service”, published by the Department of Transport and Communications in October 1988. | |
| 1.3.1 | Test or retest for compliance with ECR 211B (other than a partial test mentioned in item 1.3.2) | $18 033.40 |
| 1.3.2 | Partial test for compliance with ECR 211B | $7 936.50 |
| 1.4 | ECR 211C Note ECR 211C is also known as “Equipment Compliance Requirement for Single Frequency Simplex MF & HF Single Sideband Suppressed Carrier and Single Sideband Full Carrier Radiotelephony Equipment Employed in Voluntarily Fitted Small Ships”, published by the Department of Transport and Communications in December 1992. | |
| 1.4.1 | Test or retest for compliance with ECR 211C (other than a partial test mentioned in item 1.4.2) | $18 033.40 |
| 1.4.2 | Partial test for compliance with ECR 211C | $7 936.50 |
| 1.5 | ECR 211D Note ECR 211D is also known as “Equipment Compliance Requirement for Two Frequency Simplex and Duplex MF & HF Single Sideband Radiotelephony Equipment for use in the Ship/Shore Radiotelephony Subscribers Service”, published by the Department of Transport and Communications in January 1993. | |
| 1.5.1 | Test or retest for compliance with ECR 211D (other than a partial test mentioned in item 1.5.2) | $18 033.40 |
| 1.5.2 | Partial test for compliance with ECR 211D | $7 936.50 |
| 1.6 | ECR 239 Note ECR 239 is also known as “Equipment Specification for Radiotelephone Alarm Signal Generating Device for use by Stations of the Maritime Mobile Service”, published by the Department of Transport and Communications in October 1988. | |
| 1.6.1 | Test or retest for compliance with ECR 239 carried out in conjunction with test for compliance with ECR 211B, ECR 211C or ECR 211D | $1 862.30 |
| 1.7 | ECR 240 Note ECR 240 is also known as “Equipment Specification for Radiotelephone Alarm Signal Generating Device for use by Stations of the Maritime Mobile Service”, published by the Department of Transport and Communications in October 1988. | |
| 1.7.1 | Test or retest for compliance with ECR 240 carried out in conjunction with test for compliance with ECR 209 | $1 862.30 |
| 1.8 | ECR 272A Note ECR 272A is also known as “Equipment Compliance Requirements for Radio Equipment Intended for Use in the Aviation Service (Low Powered Amplitude Modulated Transmitter/Receivers (Personal Mobile) 25 KHz Carrier Frequency Separation in the Frequency Band 118 - 137 MHz)”, published by the Department of Transport and Communications in April 1992. | |
| 1.8.1 | Test or retest for compliance with ECR 272A (other than a partial test or a retest mentioned in item 1.8.2 or 1.8.3) | $3 374.80 |
| 1.8.2 | Partial test for compliance with ECR 272A | $2 119.70 |
| 1.8.3 | Retest of 1 aspect of a transmitter for compliance with ECR 272A | $783.20 |
| 1.9 | ECR 305 Note ECR 305 is also known as “Equipment Compliance Requirement for Interior and Exterior Paging Receivers Operating in the HF, VHF and UHF Bands”, published by the Department of Transport and Communications in October 1988. | |
| 1.9.1 | Test or retest for compliance with ECR 305 | $2 497.00 |
| 1.10 | TS 005 Note TS 005 is also known as “Analogue Cellular Mobile Telecommunications System — AMPS Mobile Station”, published by AUSTEL in April 1992. | |
| 1.10.1 | Test or retest for compliance with TS 005 (other than a partial test or a retest mentioned in item 1.10.2 or 1.10.3) | $4 859.80 |
| 1.10.2 | Partial test for compliance with TS 005 | $2 861.10 |
| 1.10.3 | Retest of 1 aspect of a transmitter for compliance with TS 005 | $783.20 |
Part 2 Testing of devices for compliance with standards, other technical specifications or class licences
| Column 1 Item | Column 2 Service | Column 3 Charge (including GST) |
| 2.1 | Radiocommunications Standard (121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons) No. 1 of 1996 Note See Statutory Rules 1996 No. 315. | |
| 2.1.1 | Test, partial test or retest for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons) No. 1 of 1996 | $7 046.60 |
| 2.2 | Radiocommunications Standard (Radiocommunications Devices Used in the Inshore Boating Radio Services Band) No. 1 of 1996 Note See Statutory Rules 1996 No. 313. | |
| 2.2.1 | Test or retest for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (Radiocommunications Devices Used in the Inshore Boating Radio Services Band) No. 1 of 1996 (other than a test or retest mentioned in item 2.2.2, 2.2.3 or 2.2.4) | $3 644.30 |
| 2.2.2 | Test or retest of a transmitter for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (Radiocommunications Devices Used in the Inshore Boating Radio Services Band) No. 1 of 1996 (other than a retest mentioned in item 2.2.4) | $3 097.60 |
| 2.2.3 | Test or retest of a receiver for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (Radiocommunications Devices Used in the Inshore Boating Radio Services Band) No. 1 of 1996 | $2 369.40 |
| 2.2.4 | Test or retest of 1 aspect of a transmitter for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (Radiocommunications Devices Used in the Inshore Boating Radio Services Band) No. 1 of 1996 | $783.20 |
| 2.3 | Radiocommunications Standard (UHF CB Radio Transmitters) No. 1 of 1996 Note See Statutory Rules 1996 No. 314. | |
| 2.3.1 | Test or retest for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (UHF CB Radio Transmitters) No. 1 of 1996 (other than a partial test or a retest mentioned in item 2.3.2, 2.3.3 or 2.3.4) | $2 740.10 |
| 2.3.2 | Test or retest of a transmitter for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (UHF CB Radio Transmitters) No. 1 of 1996 (other than a retest mentioned in item 2.3.3) | $2 686.20 |
| 2.3.3 | Retest of 1 aspect of a transmitter for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (UHF CB Radio Transmitters) No. 1 of 1996 | $783.20 |
| 2.3.4 | Test or retest of a receiver for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (UHF CB Radio Transmitters) No. 1 of 1996 | $1 687.40 |
| 2.4 | Radiocommunications Standard (VHF Radiotelephone Equipment—Maritime Mobile Service) No. 1 of 1997 Note See Statutory Rules 1997 No. 27. | |
| 2.4.1 | Test or retest for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (VHF Radiotelephone Equipment—Maritime Mobile Service) No. 1 of 1997 (other than a partial test or a retest mentioned in item 2.4.2 or 2.4.3) | $6 289.80 |
| 2.4.2 | Partial test for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (VHF Radiotelephone Equipment—Maritime Mobile Service) No. 1 of 1997 | $3 657.50 |
| 2.4.3 | Retest of 1 aspect of a transmitter for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (VHF Radiotelephone Equipment—Maritime Mobile Service) No. 1 of 1997 | $783.20 |
| 2.5 | Radiocommunications Standard (Cordless Telephone) No. 1 of 1997 Note See Statutory Rules 1997 No. 25. | |
| 2.5.1 | Test or retest for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (Cordless Telephone) No. 1 of 1997 (other than a retest mentioned in item 2.5.2 or 2.5.3) | $3 685.00 |
| 2.5.2 | Retest of a base station or a mobile station for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (Cordless Telephone) No. 1 of 1997 | $2 847.90 |
| 2.5.3 | Retest of the transmitter modulation of a base station or a mobile station for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (Cordless Telephone) No. 1 of 1997 | $1 349.70 |
| 2.6 | Ministerial Standard 306 Note See Statutory Rules 1987 No. 220. | |
| 2.6.1 | Test, partial test or retest for compliance with Ministerial Standard 306 | $3 293.40 |
| 2.7 | Radiocommunications Standard (406 MHz Satellite Distress Beacons) No. 1 of 1996 Note See Statutory Rules 1996 No. 310. | |
| 2.7.1 | Test or retest for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (406 MHz Satellite Distress Beacons) No. 1 of 1996 | $6 074.20 |
| 2.8 | Radiocommunications Standard (HF CB and Handphone Radio Transmitters) No. 1 of 1996 Note See Statutory Rules 1996 No. 312. | |
| 2.8.1 | Test or retest for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (HF CB and Handphone Radio Transmitters) No. 1 of 1996 (other than a test or retest mentioned in item 2.8.2, 2.8.3 or 2.8.4) | $3 077.80 |
| 2.8.2 | Test or retest of a transmitter for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (HF CB and Handphone Radio Transmitters) No. 1 of 1996 (other than a retest mentioned in item 2.8.3) | $2 769.80 |
| 2.8.3 | Retest of 1 aspect of a transmitter for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (HF CB and Handphone Radio Transmitters) No. 1 of 1996 | $783.20 |
| 2.8.4 | Test or retest of a receiver for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (HF CB and Handphone Radio Transmitters) No. 1 of 1996 | $616.00 |
| 2.9 | Ministerial Standard 315 Note See Statutory Rules 1987 No. 236. | |
| 2.9.1 | Test or retest for compliance with Ministerial Standard 315 | $2 807.20 |
| 2.10 | Radiocommunications Standard (Analogue Speech (Angle Modulated) Equipment) No. 1 of 1995 Note See Statutory Rules 1995 No. 428. | |
| 2.10.1 | Test or retest for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (Analogue Speech (Angle Modulated) Equipment) No. 1 of 1995 (other than a partial test or a retest mentioned in item 2.10.2, 2.10.3 or 2.10.4) | For concurrent testing of all of the bandwidths and frequencies of a device that incorporates dual bandwidth capability — the sum of: (a) $5 075.40 for the first frequency tested; and (b) $3 023.90 for each additional frequency tested |
| In any other case — the sum of: (a) $3 374.80 for the first frequency tested; and (b) $2 025.10 for each additional frequency tested | ||
| 2.10.2 | Partial test for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (Analogue Speech (Angle Modulated) Equipment) No. 1 of 1995 | $2 025.10 |
| 2.10.3 | Retest of 1 aspect of a transmitter for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (Analogue Speech (Angle Modulated) Equipment) No. 1 of 1995 | $783.20 |
| 2.10.4 | Test of data equipment for compliance with the technical aspects only of Radiocommunications Standard (Analogue Speech (Angle Modulated) Equipment) No. 1 of 1995 | $2 565.70 |
| 2.11 | Radiocommunications Standard (Short Range Devices) No. 1 of 1996 Note See Statutory Rules 1996 No. 311. | |
| 2.11.1 | Test, partial test or retest for compliance with Radiocommunications Standard (Short Range Devices) No. 1 of 1996 | $4 117.30 |
| 2.12 | Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2000 Note Notified in the Gazette on 1 July 1993. | |
| 2.12.1 | Test, partial test or retest for compliance with Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2000 (other than a test, partial test or a retest mentioned in item 2.12.2) | $2 821.50 |
| 2.12.2 | Test, partial test or retest for compliance with technical aspects only of Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2000 | $1 080.20 |
| 2.13 | Issuing a certificate where testing not conducted | |
| 2.13.1 | Issuing a compliance certificate, or considering the issue of the certificate without proceeding to issue it, if the ACA has not conducted testing of a sample of the devices included in the class of devices to which the certificate applies | $195.80 |
| 2.14 | Test for compliance with a standard or other technical specification | |
| 2.14.1 | Test for compliance with a standard or other technical specification not mentioned in: (a) Part 1; or (b) items 2.1 to 2.13 | Special hourly rate A |
Part 3 Assessment and advice on compliance with standards and other technical specifications
| Column 1 Item | Column 2 Service | Column 3 Charge (including GST) |
| 3.1 | If the ACA has not conducted testing of a device: (a) advising on compliance of the device with a standard or other technical specification for devices; or (b) the assessment of an application for a compliance certificate | Special hourly rate B |
Part 4 Documents
| Column 1 Item | Column 2 Service | Column 3 Charge (including GST) |
| 4.1 | Issuing a duplicate instrument of any kind, or considering the issue of the instrument without proceeding to issue the instrument | $36.30 |
| 4.2 | Issuing a copy of a licence that includes changes to particulars of the licensee | $36.30 |
| 4.3 | Issuing a permit for a non-standard transmitter under section 167 of the Act (unless the permit is issued as part of a compliance testing failure) | $202.40 |
Part 5 Examinations
| Column 1 Item | Column 2 Examination | Column 3 Charge (including GST) |
| 5.1 | Examination conducted by the ACA, or reassessing a result in an examination, for a certificate of proficiency as a Restricted Operator | $168.30 |
| 5.2 | Examination conducted by a person other than the ACA, for a certificate of proficiency as a Restricted Operator | $26.40 |
| 5.3 | Examination, or reassessing a result in an examination, for a certificate of proficiency as an Amateur Operator | $55.00 |
| 5.4 | Examination, or reassessing a result in an examination, for a certificate of proficiency as a Limited Amateur Operator | $27.50 |
| 5.5 | Examination, or reassessing a result in an examination, for a certificate of proficiency as a Novice Limited Operator | $27.50 |
| 5.6 | Examination, or reassessing a result in an examination, for a certificate of proficiency as a Novice Amateur Operator | $55.00 |
| 5.7 | Examination conducted by the ACA or, reassessing a result of an examination, for a certificate of proficiency as a Marine Radio Operator | $181.50 |
| 5.8 | Examination conducted by the ACA or, reassessing a result of an examination, for a certificate of proficiency as a Marine Radio VHF Operator | $155.10 |
| 5.9 | Examination conducted by a person other than the ACA for a certificate of proficiency as a Marine Radio Operator | $38.50 |
| 5.10 | Examination conducted by a person other than the ACA for a certificate of proficiency as a Marine Radio VHF Operator | $38.50 |
| 5.11 | Examination conducted by a person other than the ACA for a Marine Satellite Communications Endorsement | $38.50 |
| 5.12 | Part only of an examination, or reassessing the results of part only of an examination, for a certificate of proficiency as an Amateur Operator: | |
| (a) regulations | $11.00 | |
| (b) theory | $16.50 | |
| (c) telegraphy (sending) | $11.00 | |
| (d) telegraphy (receiving) | $16.50 | |
| 5.13 | Part only of an examination, or reassessing the results of part only of an examination, for a certificate of proficiency as a Limited Amateur Operator: | |
| (a) regulations | $11.00 | |
| (b) theory | $16.50 | |
| 5.14 | Part only of an examination, or reassessing the results of part only of an examination, for a certificate of proficiency as a Novice Limited Operator: | |
| (a) regulations | $11.00 | |
| (b) theory | $16.50 | |
| 5.15 | Part only of an examination, or reassessing the results of part only of an examination, for a certificate of proficiency as a Novice Amateur Operator: | |
| (a) regulations | $11.00 | |
| (b) theory | $16.50 | |
| (c) telegraphy (sending) | $11.00 | |
| (d) telegraphy (receiving) | $16.50 |
Part 6 Interference investigation services
| Column 1 Item | Column 2 Service | Column 3 Charge (including GST) |
| 6.1 | Investigating the cause of interference to: (a) radio or television broadcasting reception; or (b) the operation of a device other than: (i) a device used for commercial purposes; or (ii) a transmitter; or (iii) a receiver; if the cause of the interference is mainly within the control of the applicant | $88.00 |
Part 7 Administrative charge for first issue of assigned licence
| Column 1 Item | Column 2 Service | Column 3 Charge (including GST) |
| 7.1 | Issuing an aeronautical licence for the operation of an aeronautical assigned station, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment for the purposes of transmission: | |
| (a) if: (i) the licence is for the operation of a mobile station; and (ii) in considering the issue of the licence, the ACA does not perform coordination procedures to minimise interference | $79.20 | |
| (b) in any other case | $365.20 | |
| 7.2 | Considering the issue of an aircraft licence for the operation of an aircraft assigned station, and issuing it (if applicable) | $152.90 |
| 7.3 | Issuing a broadcasting licence for the operation of a narrowband area service transmitter, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission: | |
| (a) if the frequency operates in the band 70 – 960 MHz | $596.20 | |
| (b) if the frequency operates outside the band 70 – 960 MHz | Standard licensing hourly rate | |
| 7.4 | Issuing a broadcasting licence for the operation of a narrowcast service station, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission | $305.80 |
| 7.5 | Issuing an earth licence for the operation of a mobile earth station or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 7.6 | Issuing an earth licence for the operation of a fixed earth station or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 7.7 | Issuing a fixed licence for the operation of a point to multipoint station, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it, other than a fixed licence mentioned in item 7.8 — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission | $596.20 |
| 7.8 | Issuing a fixed licence for the operation of an unlimited number of point to multipoint stations, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission by a point to multipoint station | $596.20 |
| 7.9 | Issuing a fixed licence for the operation of a point to point station, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission | $458.70 |
| 7.10 | Considering the issue of a fixed licence for the operation of a pair of point to point stations within the frequency range greater than 57.2 GHz and less than or equal to 58.2 GHz, and issuing it (if applicable) | $106.70 |
| 7.11 | Issuing a fixed licence that authorises the holder of the licence to operate a television outside broadcast station, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission | $275.00 |
| 7.12 | Considering the issue of a fixed licence for the operation of a television outside broadcast system, and issuing it (if applicable) | $275.00 |
| 7.13 | Issuing a land mobile licence for the operation of a land mobile system service, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission: | |
| (a) if the frequency is no more than 30 MHz | $172.70 | |
| (b) if the frequency is more than 30 MHz | $596.20 | |
| 7.14 | Issuing a land mobile licence for the operation of a repeater station, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of the automatic retransmission of radio signals from a CB station | $305.80 |
| 7.15 | Issuing a land mobile licence for the operation of an ambulatory station or an ambulatory system, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purposes of transmission: | |
| (a) if: (i) the licence is for the operation of an ambulatory station; and (ii) in considering the issue of the licence, the ACA does not perform coordination procedures to minimise interference | $79.20 | |
| (b) in any other case | $474.10 | |
| 7.16 | Issuing a land mobile licence for the operation of a paging system, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission: | |
| (a) if the paging system operates: (i) at a power level of no more than 1 watt; or (ii) in an interior paging application | $228.80 | |
| (b) in any other case | $335.50 | |
| 7.17 | Issuing a land mobile licence for the operation of a PABX cordless telephone service, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission | $214.50 |
| 7.18 | Considering the issue of a maritime coast licence for the operation of a major coast A station on an assigned basis, and issuing it (if applicable) | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 7.19 | Issuing a maritime coast licence for the operation of a limited coast assigned system, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission | $244.20 |
| 7.20 | Considering the issue of a maritime coast licence for the operation of a major coast B station on an assigned basis and issuing the licence (if applicable) | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 7.21 | Considering the issue of a maritime ship licence for the operation of a ship station class B assigned, and issuing it (if applicable) | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 7.22 | Considering the issue of a maritime ship licence for the operation of a ship station class C assigned, and issuing it (if applicable) | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 7.23 | Considering the issue of an outpost licence for the operation of an outpost assigned station, and issuing it (if applicable) | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 7.24 | Considering the issue of a PTS licence for the operation of a PACTS, and issuing it (if applicable) | $214.50 |
| 7.25 | Issuing a radio determination licence, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purposes of transmission | $275.00 |
| 7.26 | Issuing a scientific licence for the operation of a scientific assigned station, or considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue it — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 7.27 | Considering the issue of a space licence and issuing it (if applicable) | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 7.28 | Considering the issue of a space receive licence, and issuing it (if applicable) | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 7.29 | Considering the issue of a major coast receive licence, and issuing it (if applicable) | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 7.30 | Considering the issue of an earth receive licence, and issuing it (if applicable) | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 7.31 | Considering the issue of a fixed receive licence, and issuing it (if applicable) | $137.50 |
| 7.32 | Issuing an MDS licence under a price-based allocation system determined under section 106 of the Act | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 7.33 | Considering the issue of an MDS licence under section 100 of the Act, and issuing it (if applicable) | $128.70 |
| 7.34 | Issuing, and considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue, a land mobile licence for the operation of a land mobile system station as part of a cellular configuration | $611.60 |
| 7.35 | Issuing, and considering the issue of the licence without proceeding to issue, a land mobile licence for the operation of second or subsequent stations as part of a cellular configuration if the second or subsequent stations are not of a kind mentioned in Item 7.34 | $122.10 |
| 7.36 | Considering the issue of a licence, and issuing it (if applicable), if: (a) the application is one of a group of 2 or more applications all of which relate to: (i) an event that happens for a period of not more than 2 weeks; or (ii) military or other defence manoeuvres, involving simulated wartime operations carried out to train and evaluate personnel, that happen for a period of not more than 3 months; and (b) all applications in the group are made at the same time; and (c) all applications in the group are to be dealt with using an abridged frequency coordination procedure; and (d) none of the applications in the group is an application of a kind mentioned in section 13; and (e) associated licences are to be issued on the basis that the use of the licences: (i) is not to cause interference; and (ii) will not be afforded protection from interference caused by other services | Standard licensing hourly rate |
Part 8 Administrative charge for issue or renewal of non assigned licence
| Column 1 Item | Column 2 Service | Column 3 Charge (including GST) |
| 8.1 | Issuing or renewing an aeronautical licence for the operation of an aeronautical non assigned station, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $17.60 |
| 8.2 | Issuing or renewing an amateur licence to a person to whom a certificate of proficiency has been granted in relation to the Limited Amateur Operator’s Examination and the Novice Amateur Operator’s Examination, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $20.90 |
| 8.3 | Issuing or renewing an amateur licence to a person to whom a certificate of proficiency has been granted in relation to the Limited Amateur Operator’s Examination, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $20.90 |
| 8.4 | Issuing or renewing an amateur licence to a person to whom a certificate of proficiency has been granted in relation to the Novice Amateur Operator’s Examination, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $20.90 |
| 8.5 | Issuing or renewing an amateur licence to a person to whom a certificate of proficiency has been granted in relation to the Novice Limited Amateur Operator’s Examination, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $20.90 |
| 8.6 | Issuing or renewing an amateur licence to a person to whom a certificate of proficiency has been granted in relation to the Amateur Operator’s Examination, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $20.90 |
| 8.7 | Issuing or renewing an amateur licence for the operation of an amateur beacon station, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $20.90 |
| 8.8 | Issuing or renewing an amateur licence for the operation of an amateur repeater station, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $20.90 |
| 8.9 | Issuing or renewing a fixed licence for the operation of a television outside broadcast network, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $15.40 |
| 8.10 | Issuing or renewing a maritime coast licence for the operation of a limited coast non assigned station, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $24.20 |
| 8.11 | Issuing or renewing a maritime coast licence for the operation of a limited coast marine rescue station on a non assigned basis, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $15.40 |
| 8.12 | Issuing or renewing an outpost licence for the operation of an outpost non assigned station, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $5.50 |
| 8.13 | Issuing or renewing a scientific licence for the operation of a scientific non assigned station, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $17.60 |
| 8.14 | Issuing or renewing a maritime ship licence for the operation of a ship station class B non assigned, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $17.60 |
| 8.15 | Issuing or renewing a maritime ship licence for the operation of a ship station class C non assigned, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | $17.60 |
| 8.16 | Issuing or renewing a fixed licence for the operation of a sound outside broadcast station, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it. | $40.70 |
| 8.17 | Issuing or renewing a fixed licence for the operation of a temporary fixed link station, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it. | $22.00 |
Part 9 Administrative charge for renewal of assigned licence
| Column 1 Item | Column 2 Service | Column 3 Charge (including GST) |
| 9.1 | Renewing a licence that has been issued on an assigned basis, or considering the renewal of the licence without proceeding to renew it, if: (a) the application for renewal; and (b) payment of the charge; and (c) payment of the tax imposed on the issue of the licence under a Tax Act; are received within 14 days after the expiry date of the old licence: (d) in the case of a receive only licence — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of reception; and (e) in the case of a MDS licence — for each licence; and (f) in the case of a broadcast licence for the operation of a broadcast service station ¾ for each licence; and | $7.70 |
| (g) in the case of a fixed licence for the operation of a pair of point to point stations within the frequency range greater than 57.2 GHz and less than or equal to 58.2 GHz ¾ for each licence; and (h) in any other case — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission | ||
| 9.2 | Renewing a licence that has been issued on an assigned basis, or considering the renewal of the licence without proceeding to renew it, if: (a) the application for renewal; and (b) payment of the charge; and (c) payment of the tax imposed on the issue of the licence under a Tax Act; are not all received within 14 days after the expiry date of the old licence, but are received within 60 days after the expiry date of the old licence: (d) in the case of a receive only licence — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of reception; and (e) in the case of a MDS licence — for each licence; and | $35.20 |
| (f) in the case of a broadcast licence for the operation of a broadcast service station ¾ for each licence; and (g) in the case of a fixed licence for the operation of a pair of point to point stations within the frequency range greater than 57.2 GHz and less than or equal to 58.2 GHz ¾ for each licence; and (h) in any other case — for each frequency assigned, or requested for assignment, for the purpose of transmission |
Part 10 General services
| Column 1 Item | Column 2 Service | Column 3 Charge (including GST) |
| 10.1 | Provision of radiofrequency assignment and licensing services, including the issuing of licences, not otherwise specified in this Determination | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 10.2 | Provision of technical radiofrequency services, other than services, facilities or matters provided on a commercial basis as part of the ACA’s additional functions under section 8 of the ACA Act | Standard licensing hourly rate |
Part 11 Miscellaneous expenses
| Column 1 Item | Column 2 Service | Column 3 Charge (including GST) |
| 11.1 | Transfer of a licence to a person, or considering the transfer of the licence without proceeding to transfer it | $39.60 |
| 11.2 | Establishment of a credit account, and maintenance of the account | $409.20 per year |
| 11.3 | Considering the establishment of a credit account without proceeding to establish the account | $409.20 |
| 11.4 | Assessing an application for an accreditation of a particular kind | $258.50 |
| 11.5 | Giving a person a list of the technical details of services within a specified frequency range: | |
| (a) within a specified radius of a specified geographic location (also known as an Adjacent Services Listing); or | $91.30 | |
| (b) in a specified State or Territory (also known as a Frequency Scan Report) | $91.30 | |
| 11.7 | Renewing an authorisation for the Department of Defence or the Australian Defence Force to use the bands in the Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan that are subject to Australian Footnote AUS1, AUS9, AUS11, or AUS28 | $452.10 |
| 11.8 | Holding a frequency for an accredited person if: (a) the frequency is held for a period of 10 working days; and (b) the ACA has not received an apparatus licence application accompanied by a frequency assignment certificate in relation to the frequency in the period | $36.30 |
| 11.9 | Issuing, and considering the issue of the certificate without proceeding to issue, a provisional international broadcasting certificate under section 131AE to 131AG of the Act. | $137.50 |
Part 12 Spectrum licences
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
| 12.1A | Processing 1 application to register a transmitter and associated receiver or group of associated receivers on the same frequency, under an issued spectrum licence | $91.30 |
| 12.1B | Processing more than 1 but not more than 10 applications, received as a single request from the same person on the same day, to register, in respect of each application, a transmitter and associated receiver or group of associated receivers on the same frequency, under an issued spectrum licence | $125.40 |
| 12.1C | Processing more than 10 but not more than 100 applications, received as a single request from the same person on the same day, to register, in respect of each application, a transmitter and associated receiver or group of associated receivers on the same frequency, under an issued spectrum licence | $173.80 |
| 12.1D | Processing more than 100 applications, received as a single request from the same person on the same day, to register, in respect of each application, a transmitter and associated receiver or group of associated receivers on the same frequency, under an issued spectrum licence Example: 101 applications will incur a charge of $347.60. | $173.80 plus $173.80 for every 100 applications or portion thereof, after the 100th application |
| 12.2 | Checking compliance with any licence conditions, determinations under subsection 145 (4) of the Act and advisory guidelines in relation to an application to register a device under an issued spectrum licence, or in respect of an application to amend the registered details of a device | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 12.3 | Amending the registered details of 1 device | $91.30 |
| 12.3A | Amending the registered details of more than 1 but not more than 10 devices, if received as a single request from the same person on the same day | $125.40 |
| 12.3B | Amending the registered details of more than 10 but not more than 100 devices, if received as a single request from the same person on the same day | $173.80 |
| 12.3C | Amending the registered details of more than 100 devices, if received as a single request from the same person on the same day Example: 101 amendments will incur a charge of $347.60. | $173.80 plus $173.80 for every 100 amendments or portion thereof, after the 100th amendment |
| 12.4 | Issuing a new licence or issuing a reprint of a spectrum licence [other than a new licence issued subsequent to an auction (or an allocation for a pre-determined price) in respect of that licence] | $33 |
| 12.5 | Investigating a complaint of interference with transmission or reception, where the person making the complaint, or the person responsible for the interference is wholly or mainly responsible for managing the interference | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 12.6 | Processing an application to vary the conditions of an issued spectrum licence | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 12.7 | Processing an application to register a new antenna | $46.20 |
| 12.8 | Processing an application to register a new site | $46.20 |
| 12.9 | Issuing a written permit authorising a person to have in the person’s possession specified non standard devices or supply non standard devices | $46.20 |
Part 13 Administrative charge for issue or renewal of PTS licences
| Column 1 Item | Column 2 Service | Column 3 Charge (including GST) |
| 13.1 | Issuing or renewing a PTS licence for the operation of a land station in a PMTS class A, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | Standard licensing hourly rate |
| 13.2 | Issuing or renewing a PTS licence for the operation of a land station in a PMTS class B, or considering the issue or renewal of the licence without proceeding to issue or renew it | Standard licensing hourly rate |
Notes to the Radiocommunications (Charges) Determination 2001
Note 1
The Radiocommunications (Charges) Determination 2001 (in force under section 53 of the Australian Communications Authority Act 1997) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.
Table of Instruments
| Title | Date of notification | Date of | Application, saving or |
| Radiocommunications (Charges) Determination 2001 | 28 Nov 2001 (see Gazette 2001, No. GN47) | 17 Dec 2001 | |
| Radiocommunications (Charges) Amendment Determination 2002 (No. 1) | 18 Dec 2002 (see Gazette 2002, No. GN50) | 18 Dec 2002 | — |
| Radiocommunications (Charges) Amendment Determination 2003 (No. 1) | 12 Mar 2003 (see Gazette 2003, No. GN10) | 12 Mar 2003 | — |
Table of Amendments
| ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted | |
| Provision affected | How affected |
| S. 6......................................... | am. 2003 No. 1 |
| S. 7......................................... | am. 2003 No. 1 |
| S. 9......................................... | am. 2003 No. 1 |
| S. 10....................................... | am. 2003 No. 1 |
| S. 13....................................... | rs. 2003 No. 1 |
| S. 13A..................................... | ad. 2003 No. 1 |
| Heading to s. 14.................. | rs. 2003 No. 1 |
| S. 14....................................... | am. 2003 No. 1 |
| S. 15....................................... | rep. 2003 No. 1 |
| S. 16....................................... | am. 2003 No. 1 |
| Renumbered s. 15.......... | 2003 No. 1 |
| S. 17....................................... | am. 2003 No. 1 |
| Renumbered s. 16.......... | 2003 No. 1 |
| S. 18....................................... | am. 2003 No. 1 |
| Renumbered s. 17.......... | 2003 No. 1 |
| S. 19 Renumbered s. 18.......... | 2003 No. 1 |
| S. 20 | |
| Note to s. 20......................... | rs. 2003 No. 1 |
| ... Renumbered s. 19.......... | 2003 No. 1 |
| S. 21 Renumbered s. 20.......... | 2003 No. 1 |
| Schedule 1 | |
| Schedule 1............................ | am. 2003 No. 1 |
| Schedule 2 | |
| Heading to Schedule 2....... | rs. 2003 No. 1 |
| Schedule 2............................ | am. 2002 No. 1 |
| Part 2 of Schedule 2............ | ad. 2002 No. 1 |
| Heading to Part 7 of ........... Schedule 2 | rs. 2003 No. 1 |
| Part 9 of Schedule 2............ | rs. 2003 No. 1 |
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