Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) (Application) Determination 2022

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Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) (Application) Determination 2022

 

subsection 9(1) of the

Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997

Compilation No.  1

Compilation date:   9 August 2025

Includes amendments: F2025L00910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepared by the Australian Communications and Media Authority, Melbourne

 


About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) (Application) Determination 2022 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 9 August 2025 (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 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 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.

Modifications

If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the Register for the compiled law.

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If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

 

1  Name

  This is the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) (Application) Determination 2022.

3  Authority

  This instrument is made under subsection 9(1) of the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997.

 

4  Carrier licence application charge

  The amount of charge imposed on an application for a carrier licence is $2,862.

Note: The expression ‘carrier licence’ is defined in the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997 by reference to the Telecommunications Act 1997.

 

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.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the Legislation Act 2003.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

ad = added or inserted

orig = original

am = amended

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

amdt = amendment

/sub‑subparagraph(s)

c = clause(s)

pres = present

C[x] = Compilation No. x

prev = previous

Ch = Chapter(s)

(prev…) = previously

def = definition(s)

Pt = Part(s)

Dict = Dictionary

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

reloc = relocated

Div = Division(s)

renum = renumbered

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

rep = repealed

effect

rs = repealed and substituted

F = Federal Register of Legislation

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

gaz = gazette

Sch = Schedule(s)

LA = Legislation Act 2003

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

SR = Statutory Rules

cannot be given effect

Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)

mod = modified/modification

SubPt = Subpart(s)

No. = Number(s)

underlining = whole or part not

o = order(s)

commenced or to be commenced

Ord = Ordinance

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) (Application) Determination 2022

23 September 2022
(see F2025L01235)

1 October 2022

 

Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) (Application) Amendment Determination 2025 (No. 1)

8 August 2025
(see F2025L00910)

9 August 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

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

rep. LA 48D

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

am. F2025L00910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

The Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) (Application) Determination 2022 is a legislative instrument created under subsection 9(1) of the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997. This determination was introduced to address the need for updated and regulated charges for applications of carrier licenses in the telecommunications industry. It was prepared by the Australian Communications and Media Authority and specifies the application charge for a carrier licence as $2,862. The objective of this legislation is to ensure that the fees associated with applying for carrier licences are set in a transparent and regulated manner, which helps maintain a fair and orderly process for businesses entering the telecommunications market. This determination is one part of the broader legislative framework designed to govern the telecommunications industry in Australia.

Scope and Application

The Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) (Application) Determination 2022 applies to entities seeking a carrier licence under the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997, specifically setting the application charge at $2,862. This determination is instrumental in regulating the fees associated with the application process for carrier licences, which are integral to the operation of telecommunications services within Australia. The charge applies nationally, ensuring uniformity across all states and territories. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in the determination itself, although the primary Act may contain provisions that could affect eligibility or applicability. The application of this determination can be extended or restricted by subordinate instruments, as authorised by the primary Act. The legislation operates under the Commonwealth jurisdiction, governing the national telecommunications industry to facilitate efficient and standardised licensing processes.

Key Provisions

The Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) (Application) Determination 2022 (the Determination) establishes the fees for applications for carrier licences under the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997 (the Act). Specifically, section 4 of the Determination sets the charge for a carrier licence application at $2,862. This fee is to be paid by any entity seeking to apply for a carrier licence, as defined by the Telecommunications Act 1997. The Determination places certain obligations on entities applying for a carrier licence. Firstly, they must ensure that the specified fee is paid at the time of application, as outlined in section 4. Failure to remit this fee can result in the application being deemed incomplete and not processed. Additionally, entities must ensure they comply with all other requirements stipulated by the Act and any other relevant legislation, to ensure that their application is substantively complete and meets all regulatory standards. In the event of non-compliance with the fee payment requirement, the Act may impose certain consequences. While the Determination itself does not explicitly state penalties, it is reasonable to infer that failure to pay the required fee could lead to administrative penalties or delays in processing the application. Under the general principles of administrative law, such non-compliance might attract penalties as prescribed by other related legislative instruments or administrative guidelines. Further, any entity found to have deliberately circumvented the fee payment process might face more severe sanctions, including potential legal action for non-compliance with statutory obligations.

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