EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Radiocommunications (Compliance Labelling – Electromagnetic Radiation) Amendment Notice 2006 (No. 1)
Radiocommunications Act 1992
Legislative Provisions
The Radiocommunications (Compliance Labelling – Electromagnetic Radiation) Amendment Notice 2006 (No. 1) amends the Radiocommunications (Compliance Labelling – Electromagnetic Radiation) Notice 2003.
Background
In early 2003 the former Australian Communications Authority made the Radiocommunications (Compliance Labelling – Electromagnetic Radiation) Notice 2003 (the Notice) under section 182 of the Radiocommunications Act 1992 (the Act). This Notice requires manufacturers and importers of portable radio transmitters, such as cellular mobile telephones and cordless phones, to establish records for these products to show compliance with an electromagnetic radiation exposure standard and also attach a compliance label to these devices.
Following the introduction of the above arrangements, it was noted that the words ‘accredited testing authority’ in paragraph 15(b) of the Notice were in error and should have read ‘accredited testing body’ as defined in clause 4 of the Notice. The Radiocommunications (Compliance Labelling – Electromagnetic Radiation) Amendment Notice 2006 (No. 1) (‘the Amendment Notice’) corrects this error.
Consultation was not undertaken because the nature of the Amendment Notice is such that consultation is unnecessary. The Australian Communications and Media Authority is satisfied that the Amendment Notice is of a minor nature and does not substantially alter existing arrangements.
Notes on the instrument
Section 1 - Name of Notice
Section 1 sets out the name of the Amendment Notice.
Section 2 - Commencement
Section 2 sets the commencement day for the Amendment Notice.
Section 3 - Amendment of Radiocommunications (Compliance Labelling – Electromagnetic Radiation) Notice 2003
Section 3 states that Schedule 1 amends the Radiocommunications (Compliance Labelling – Electromagnetic Radiation) Notice 2003.
Schedule 1 Amendment
Schedule 1 omits the words ‘accredited testing authority’ in paragraph 15(b) of the Notice and in its place inserts the words ‘accredited testing body’.