Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Formula One Grand Prix) Declaration 2024
The Australian Communications and Media Authority makes the following declaration under subsection 54A(2) of the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021.
Dated: 14 March 2024
Allan Major
[signed]
Executive Manager
Australian Communications and Media Authority
1 Name
This is the Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Formula One Grand Prix) Declaration 2024.
2 Commencement
This instrument commences at the start of the day after the day it is registered.
Note: This instrument is a notifiable instrument and is available, free of charge, from the Federal Register of Legislation at www.legislation.gov.au.
3 Authority
This instrument is made under subsection 54A(2) of the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021.
4 Definitions
In this instrument:
Australian Formula One Grand Prix has the meaning given to “Formula One event” in the Australian Grands Prix Act 1994 (Vic).
GDA94 means the geodetic datum designated as the “Geocentric Datum of Australia (GDA)”, gazetted in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. GN 35 on 6 September 1995, as existing on that date.
Note: Gazette No. GN 35 is available, free of charge, from the Federal Register of Legislation at www.legislation.gov.au.
5 Declaration of significant event
For the purposes of section 54A of the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021:
(a) the Australian Formula One Grand Prix to be held in 2024 is declared to be a significant event (the significant event); and
(b) the period commencing on 19 March 2024 and ending on 25 March 2024 is the period of the significant event; and
(c) the location of the significant event is a circle that:
(i) is centred on the following GDA94 coordinates: -37.846702°, 144.971342°;
(ii) has a 1.6 kilometre radius.
Note 1: The location of the significant event covers the Albert Park Grand Prix circuit in Melbourne, and parts of the surrounding area.
Note 2: The declaration of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix as a significant event has consequences for the operation, possession and supply of certain devices under the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021. See also the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2015, the Telecommunications (Labelling Notice for Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Instrument 2015 and the Telecommunications (Types of Cabling Work) Declaration 2013.
Overview
The Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Formula One Grand Prix) Declaration 2024 was enacted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) under subsection 54A(2) of the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021. This legislation aims to address the need for specific regulatory measures during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, ensuring that the event can proceed without significant interference from radiocommunications equipment. The declaration identifies the Australian Formula One Grand Prix as a significant event, with the period of the event set from 19 March 2024 to 25 March 2024. The location is specified as a circle centred on designated coordinates with a 1.6 kilometre radius, covering the Albert Park Grand Prix circuit in Melbourne and surrounding areas. The enactment of this declaration is intended to maintain the smooth operation of the Grand Prix by regulating the use, possession, and supply of certain radiocommunications equipment during this period.
Scope and Application
The Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Formula One Grand Prix) Declaration 2024 applies to the Australian Formula One Grand Prix scheduled for 2024, designating it as a significant event under the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021. This declaration governs the operation, possession, and supply of certain radiocommunications equipment within a specified geographic area centred on the Albert Park Grand Prix circuit in Melbourne, with a 1.6 kilometre radius. The significant event period is defined from 19 March 2024 to 25 March 2024, during which specific regulatory provisions and licensing requirements are activated to ensure compliance and minimise interference. The instrument is applicable to any person or entity operating within the declared area during the event period, including event organisers, telecommunications providers, and attendees. The geographic reach of this declaration is confined to the Commonwealth of Australia, and it extends through subordinate instruments such as the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2015, which further delineates operational guidelines and licensing requirements for the event.
Key Provisions
The Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Formula One Grand Prix) Declaration 2024 identifies the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, scheduled for 2024, as a significant event under section 54A of the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021. The declaration, which commences on the day after its registration, specifies the period of the event as starting on 19 March 2024 and ending on 25 March 2024. The location of this significant event is designated as a circle with a radius of 1.6 kilometres, centred on the coordinates -37.846702° latitude and 144.971342° longitude according to the GDA94, covering the Albert Park Grand Prix circuit and parts of the surrounding area.
This declaration imposes specific obligations on parties and entities involved in the operation, possession, and supply of certain radiocommunications devices during the specified period. These obligations are crucial to ensure that the event runs smoothly without interference from unauthorised or non-compliant radiocommunications equipment. The declaration affects the compliance requirements for devices under the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021, and it also has implications for the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2015, the Telecommunications (Labelling Notice for Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Instrument 2015, and the Telecommunications (Types of Cabling Work) Declaration 2013.
Breach of the obligations set out in the Radiocommunications (General) Rules 2021 during the period of the significant event could result in serious consequences. The Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021 provide for various offences related to non-compliance with regulations governing radiocommunications equipment. Penalties for breaches can include fines, with the exact amount depending on the specific offence and the circumstances of the breach. In addition to financial penalties, non-compliance could lead to civil or criminal liability, depending on the severity and intent of the breach. It is essential for all parties involved to adhere strictly to the regulations to avoid these potential consequences.