Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Motorcycle 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: 16 September 2024
ALLAN MAJOR
[signed]
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
Australian Communications and Media Authority
1 Name
This is the Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Motorcycle 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 Motorcycle Grand Prix has the meaning given to “Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 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 Motorcycle Grand Prix to be held in 2024 is declared to be a significant event (the significant event); and
(b) the period commencing on 16 October 2024 and ending on 21 October 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: -38.50393°, 145.23474°;
(ii) has a 1 kilometre radius.
Note 1: The location of the significant event covers the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit in Phillip Island, and parts of the surrounding area.
Note 2: The declaration of the Australian Motorcycle 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 2024.
Overview
The Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix) Declaration 2024 was enacted to address the need for special regulations during the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, a significant event. This declaration was made under subsection 54A(2) of the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021 by the Australian Communications and Media Authority, which is tasked with ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the radiocommunications industry. The declaration specifically identifies the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix as a significant event and sets the timeframe and location for the event, which will have implications for the operation, possession, and supply of certain radiocommunications devices as outlined in the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021. The overarching policy objective is to manage the impact of the event on radiocommunications services and infrastructure while ensuring public safety and regulatory compliance.
Scope and Application
The Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix) Declaration 2024 applies to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix event scheduled for 2024, declaring it a significant event for the purposes of the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021. This declaration specifically identifies the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix as an event that triggers particular regulatory measures concerning radiocommunications equipment within the specified geographical area and time period. The location of the significant event is defined as a circle centred on the coordinates -38.50393°, 145.23474° with a radius of 1 kilometre, covering the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit and its surrounding area. This geographical limitation ensures that the regulatory measures are targeted and do not extend beyond the necessary scope. The declaration is effective from the day after it is registered, and its application is restricted to the period between 16 October 2024 and 21 October 2024, during which the event will take place. The declaration also references several other instruments that may be impacted or need to be considered in conjunction with this significant event, including 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 2024.
Key Provisions
The Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix) Declaration 2024 (sections 1 to 5) identifies the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix scheduled for 2024 as a significant event and specifies the time frame and geographical area of the event, which is centred on the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit with a radius of one kilometre. This declaration is made under the authority of subsection 54A(2) of the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021 and will come into effect once registered. The location coordinates are given in the Geocentric Datum of Australia (GDA), ensuring precise identification of the event’s area.
The declaration imposes specific obligations on parties operating within the declared area during the event. These obligations include adhering to the rules outlined in the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021, particularly concerning the operation, possession, and supply of radiocommunications equipment. This may require additional permits or approvals for certain devices, as well as compliance with 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 2024. The declaration also ensures that any telecommunications activities comply with the specified rules to avoid interference during the event.
Breaching the provisions of this declaration can result in both civil and criminal penalties. Under the Radiocommunications Act 1992, individuals or entities failing to comply with the rules governing the operation of radiocommunications equipment during the declared period may face fines or other penalties as stipulated in the Act. The maximum penalties for such breaches can be significant, reflecting the importance of maintaining communication integrity during major events like the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Failure to adhere to the specified requirements may also lead to enforcement actions, including the confiscation of non-compliant equipment and legal proceedings against the offending parties.