Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix) Declaration 2025
The Australian Communications and Media Authority makes the following declaration under subsection 54A(2) of the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021.
Dated: 2 October 2025
ALLAN MAJOR[signed]
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
Australian Communications and Media Authority
1 Name
This is the Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix) Declaration 2025.
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 2025 is declared to be a significant event (the significant event); and
(b) the period commencing on 15 October 2025 and ending on 20 October 2025 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°S, 145.23474°E;
(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 2025, the Telecommunications (Labelling Notice for Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Instrument 2025 and the Telecommunications (Types of Cabling Work) Declaration 2024.
Overview
The Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix) Declaration 2025 was introduced to address the need for special regulations surrounding radiocommunications during significant events, such as the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in 2025. This notifiable instrument was made by the Australian Communications and Media Authority under subsection 54A(2) of the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021, with the aim of ensuring that communications equipment operates within the necessary guidelines during this high-profile event. This declaration is essential for maintaining the integrity of communications and minimising potential interference during the Grand Prix, which is scheduled to take place from 15 October to 20 October 2025 at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. The policy objective is to facilitate a smooth and interference-free event, thereby enhancing public safety and the overall experience for participants and spectators.
Scope and Application
The Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix) Declaration 2025 applies to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix to be held in 2025, which is identified as a significant event under the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021. This declaration is geographically focused on a specific area around the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit, within a circle centred on the GDA94 coordinates 38.50393°S, 145.23474°E and with a radius of 1 kilometre. The declared period for the significant event is from 15 October 2025 to 20 October 2025. The declaration impacts the operation, possession, and supply of certain devices during this period and location, as per the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021, and it interacts with other instruments such as the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2025, the Telecommunications (Labelling Notice for Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Instrument 2025, and the Telecommunications (Types of Cabling Work) Declaration 2024. This instrument is made under the authority of the Australian Communications and Media Authority and comes into effect upon registration.
Key Provisions
The Radiocommunications (Significant Event – Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix) Declaration 2025, as made under subsection 54A(2) of the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021, designates the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix scheduled for 2025 as a significant event (section 5). The declaration also specifies the timeframe and geographical area of the event, setting the period from 15 October 2025 to 20 October 2025 as the duration of the significant event and defining the location as a circle with a radius of 1 kilometre centred on the GDA94 coordinates 38.50393°S, 145.23474°E (section 5(b) and (c)). This area includes the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit and parts of the surrounding region.
Under the declaration, several obligations and requirements are placed on parties operating within the designated area during the specified timeframe. The declaration specifically impacts the operation, possession, and supply of certain radiocommunications equipment as outlined in the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021 (section 5(c)). Additionally, it intersects with other instruments such as the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2025, the Telecommunications (Labelling Notice for Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Instrument 2025, and the Telecommunications (Types of Cabling Work) Declaration 2024, which collectively govern the use of telecommunications equipment and services in this context.
Failure to comply with the provisions outlined in the Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021 and related instruments can result in various consequences. Breaches of these regulations may lead to civil or criminal penalties, with specific maximum penalties outlined in the relevant rules and instruments. The exact penalties depend on the nature and severity of the violation but could include fines, corrective actions, or other enforcement measures as prescribed by the applicable legislation. It is imperative for all parties involved to adhere strictly to the regulations to avoid potential legal repercussions.