Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination No. 1 of 2008

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Legislation au F2008L04719 Not in force Legislative Instrument

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Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination No. 1 of 2008

made under subparagraph 103(4A)(c)(ii) of the

Radiocommunications Act 1992

Compilation No. 6

Compilation date:   20 October 2017

Includes amendments up to: F2017L01376

Registered:    24 October 2017

 

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination No. 1 of 2008 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 20 October 2017 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Editorial changes

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Modifications

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Selfrepealing provisions

If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

 

 

 

Contents

1 Name of Determination

3 Definition

4 Determination

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

1  Name of Determination

  This Determination is the Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination No. 1 of 2008.

3  Definition

  In this Determination:

Act means the Radiocommunications Act 1992.

4  Determination

  For the purposes of subparagraph 103(4A)(c)(ii) of the Act, the  date of 30 June 2018 is specified for the transmitter licences with the transmitter licence number 1922136 and 1922137.

 

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.

If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

ad = added or inserted

o = order(s)

am = amended

Ord = Ordinance

amdt = amendment

orig = original

c = clause(s)

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

C[x] = Compilation No. x

    /subsubparagraph(s)

Ch = Chapter(s)

pres = present

def = definition(s)

prev = previous

Dict = Dictionary

(prev…) = previously

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

Pt = Part(s)

Div = Division(s)

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

ed = editorial change

reloc = relocated

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

renum = renumbered

    effect

rep = repealed

F = Federal Register of Legislation

rs = repealed and substituted

gaz = gazette

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

LA = Legislation Act 2003

Sch = Schedule(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

    effect

SR = Statutory Rules

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

SubCh = SubChapter(s)

    cannot be given effect

SubPt = Subpart(s)

mod = modified/modification

underlining = whole or part not

No. = Number(s)

    commenced or to be commenced

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Title

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination No. 1 of 2008

19 Dec 2008 (see F2008L04719)

20 Dec 2008

 

Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination No. 1 of 2008 (Amendment No. 1 of 2013)

20 June 2013 (see F2013L01077)

21 June 2013

Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination (No. 1) of 2008 (Amendment No. 1 of 2014)

17 Nov 2014 (F2014L01523)

18 Nov 2014 (s 2)

Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination (No. 1) of 2008 (Amendment No. 1 of 2015)

16 Dec 2015 (F2015L02049)

17 Dec 2015 (s 2)

Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination (No. 1) of 2008 (Amendment No. 1 of 2016)

13 Dec 2016 (F2016L01928)

13 Dec 2016 (s 2)

Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination (No. 1) of 2008 (Amendment No. 1 of  2017)

27 June 2017 (F2017L00765)

27 June 2017 (s 2)

Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination (No. 1) of 2008 (Amendment No. 2 of  2017)

20 Oct 2017 (F2017L01376)

20 Oct  2017 (s 2)

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

s 2.....................

rep LA s 48D

s 4.....................

am No 1, 2013; No 1, 2014

 

rs F2015L02049; F2016L01928; F2017L00765; F2017L01376

 

Overview

The Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination No. 1 of 2008 was enacted to address the need for specifying the duration of certain community television transmitter licences. This legislative instrument was made under subparagraph 103(4A)(c)(ii) of the Radiocommunications Act 1992 by the Parliament of Australia, aiming to ensure the efficient and orderly management of radiocommunications services. The primary policy objective is to provide clarity and certainty regarding the licensing duration for specific community television transmitters, thereby facilitating better regulatory oversight and compliance with legislative requirements. The determination initially set a specific end date for certain transmitter licences, with subsequent amendments extending or modifying these dates to align with evolving policy and operational needs.

Scope and Application

The Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination No. 1 of 2008 is a legislative instrument that specifies the duration of certain community television transmitter licences under the Radiocommunications Act 1992. The Determination applies to transmitter licences with specific licence numbers, namely 1922136 and 1922137, and sets their expiry date as 30 June 2018. The Act itself applies to persons and entities involved in radiocommunications activities within Australia, including the issuance and management of radiocommunications licences. The Determination is a Commonwealth instrument, operating within the legislative framework of federal law. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within this particular Determination, although the overarching Act may contain provisions that address these aspects. The application of the Determination can be extended or modified through subordinate instruments, which may provide further detail or adjust the terms of the licence duration as necessary.

Key Provisions

The Radiocommunications (Duration of Community Television Transmitter Licences) Determination No. 1 of 2008 primarily specifies the date of 30 June 2018 for the termination of transmitter licences with the numbers 1922136 and 1922137 (section 4). This determination was made under subparagraph 103(4A)(c)(ii) of the Radiocommunications Act 1992, providing a precise end date for these specific licences. The obligations under this Determination are straightforward. It mandates that the mentioned transmitter licences, which are presumably used for community television transmission, will expire on 30 June 2018. This means that entities holding these licences must prepare for the cessation of their operations by this date or seek renewal if applicable. The Determination also likely includes requirements for compliance with other relevant regulations pertaining to the operation and eventual decommissioning of these transmitters. Any failure to comply with the specified termination date could result in legal consequences. While the Determination itself does not explicitly state penalties, the overarching Radiocommunications Act 1992 may impose sanctions for non-compliance. Typically, such sanctions could include fines or other administrative penalties. Additionally, continued operation of a transmitter without a valid licence could lead to enforcement actions, which might involve further penalties or even legal proceedings. It is essential for the entities involved to adhere to the provisions of this Determination to avoid any potential legal ramifications.

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