Telecommunications Labelling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Amendment Notice 2003 (No. 2)

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Telecommunications Labelling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Amendment Notice 2003 (No. 2)

The AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY makes this Notice under section 407 of the Telecommunications Act 1997.

Dated    14 November 2003                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            R HORTON                                                                                              Chair                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    A HORSLEY                                                                               Deputy Chair

 

Australian Communications Authority

 

1 Name of Notice

  This Notice is the Telecommunications Labelling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Amendment Notice 2003 (No. 2).

2 Commencement

  This Notice commences on gazettal.

3 Amendment of Telecommunications Labelling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Notice 2001

  Schedule 1 amends the Telecommunications Labelling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Notice 2001.

Schedule 1 Amendments

(section 3)

 

[1] Section 1.4, after definition of product identification code

insert

Public Mobile Telecommunications Service has the meaning given by section 32 of the Act.

[2] After subsection 1.5 (5), including the note

insert

 (6) If subsection 4.9 (1) applies to the item, the compliance records include the written permission obtained by the supplier and mentioned in paragraph 4.9 (2) (a).

[3] Section 3.9

omit

[4] Paragraph 4.5 (2) (g)

after

TS 001-1997

insert

or AS/NZS 60950-2000

[5] Paragraph 4.6 (2) (g)

after

TS 001-1997

insert

or AS/NZS 60950-2000

[6] Part 4, after Division 4.4

insert

Division 4.5 Additional requirements for customer equipment used in the supply of public mobile telecommunications service

4.9 Carrier permission and record keeping

 (1) This section applies in relation to an item of customer equipment that is to be:

 (a) connected to a carrier network or facility; and

 (b) used in the supply of public mobile telecommunication services mentioned in Category A53 in Part 2 of Schedule 1.

 (2) The supplier of the item must:

 (a) obtain written permission from the manager of the carrier network or facility for the item to be connected to the carrier network or facility; and

 (b) keep the written permission as a compliance record for the item.

[7] Paragraph 6.1 (3) (a)

omit

AS/ACIF S043-2001; and

insert

AS/ACIF S043.2-2003; and

[8] Paragraph 6.1 (3) (c)

omit

AS/ACIF S043-2001

insert

AS/ACIF S043.2-2003

[9] Subsection 6.1 (4)

omit

[10] Subsection 6.1 (5)

omit

[11] Subsection 6.1 (6), at the foot

insert

Note   Section 6.1 commenced on 18 April 2001.

[12] Schedule 1, Part 1, clause 1, table

omit

ACA TS001-1997

Safety Requirements for Customer Equipment

ACA TS002-1997

Analogue Interworking and Non-interference Requirements for Customer Equipment Connected to the Public Switched Telephone Network

ACA TS003-1997

Customer Switching Systems Connected to the Public Switched Telephone Network

ACA TS004-1997

Voice Frequency Performance Requirements for Customer Equipment

ACA TS005-1997

Analogue Cellular Mobile Telecommunications System — AMPS Mobile Station

ACA TS007-1997

General Requirements for Customer Equipment Connected to the Telex Network

ACA TS008-1997

Requirements for Authorised Cabling Products

ACA TS014-1997

General Requirements for Customer Equipment Connected to an ISDN Primary Rate Interface

ACA TS015-1997

General Requirements for Analogue Video Equipment Connected to a Telecommunications Network

ACA TS016-1997

General Requirements for Customer Equipment Connected to Hierarchical Digital Interfaces

ACA TS018-1997

Digital Cellular Mobile Telecommunications System — GSM Mobile Station

ACA TS019-1997

Radio Equipment and Systems Cordless Telecommunications — CT2 CAI

ACA TS022-1997

Mobilesat Terminal Compatibility Requirements for System Access

ACA TS024-1997

Broadcaster Interface Standard

ACA TS025-1997

General Requirements for Line Isolation Devices Connected between Air Services Australia Facilities and a Telecommunications Network

ACA TS028-1997

Radio Equipment and Systems Cordless Telecommunications — Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT)

ACA TS031-1997

Requirements for ISDN Basic Access Interface

ACA TS034-1997

Radio Equipment and Systems Cordless Telecommunications — Personal Handy Phone System (PHS)

ACA TS038-1997

Requirements for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface

insert

ACA TS001-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Safety Requirements for Customer Equipment — ACA TS 001 – 1997)

ACA TS002-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Analogue Interworking and Non-interference Requirements — ACA TS 002 – 1997)

ACA TS003-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Customer Switching Systems Connected to the PSTN — ACA TS 003 – 1997)

ACA TS004-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Voice Frequency Performance Requirements for Customer Equipment — ACA TS 004 – 1997)

ACA TS005-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Mobile Station for AMPS Analogue Cellular Mobile Telecommunications System — ACA TS 005 – 1997)

ACA TS007-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (General Requirements for Customer Equipment Connected to the Telex Network — ACA TS 007 – 1997)

ACA TS008-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Authorised Cabling Products — ACA TS 008 – 1997)

ACA TS014-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (General Requirements for Customer Equipment Connected to an ISDN Primary Rate Interface — ACA TS 014 – 1997)

ACA TS015-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (General Requirements for Analogue Video Customer Equipment Connected to a Telecommunications Network — ACA TS 015 – 1997)

ACA TS016-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (General Requirements for Customer Equipment Connected to Hierarchical Digital Interfaces — ACA TS 016 – 1997)

ACA TS018-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (GSM Customer Equipment — ACA TS 018 – 1997)

ACA TS019-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Customer Equipment for use with CT2 CA1 Cordless Telecommunications Systems — ACA TS 019 – 1997)

ACA TS022-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (MobileSat Terminal Compatibility Requirements for System Access — ACA TS 022 – 1997)

ACA TS024-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Broadcaster Interface Standard — ACA TS 024 – 1997)

ACA TS025-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Line Isolation Devices  — ACA TS 025 – 1997)

ACA TS028-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Radio Equipment and Systems for DECT — ACA TS 028 – 1997)

ACA TS031-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for ISDN Basic Access Interface — ACA TS 031 – 1997)

ACA TS034-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Personal Handy Phone System — ACA TS 034 – 1997)

ACA TS038-1997

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface — ACA TS 038 – 1997)

[13] Schedule 1, Part 1, clause 1, table

omit

AS/ACIF S042.1-1999

Requirements for connection to an air interface of a telecommunications network — Part 1: General

AS/ACIF S042.2-1999

Requirements for connection to an air interface of a telecommunications network — Part 2: CDMA (IS-95)

AS/ACIF S002-2001

Analogue interworking and non-interference requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network

AS/ACIF S003-2001

Customer switching, multiplexing, and ancillary equipment for connection to a Telecommunications Network

AS/ACIF S004-2001

Voice frequency performance requirements for Customer Equipment

insert

AS/ACIF S042-1999

Telecommunications Technical Standard (CDMA Customer Equipment — AS/ACIF S042) 1999

AS/ACIF S002-2001

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Analogue interworking and non-interference requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network — AS/ACIF S002) 2001

AS/ACIF S003-2001

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Customer Switching, Multiplexing, and Ancillary Equipment for Connection to a Telecommunications Network — AS/ACIF S003) 2001

AS/ACIF S004-2001

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Voice Frequency Performance Requirements for Customer Equipment — AS/ACIF S004) 2001

[14] Schedule 1, Part 1, clause 1, table

omit

AS/ACIF S006-2001

Requirements for Customer Equipment, Operating in the Voiceband, for Connection to the Non-Switched Telecommunications Network

AS/ACIF S008-2001

Requirements for Authorised Cabling Products

AS/ACIF S016-2001

Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to hierarchical digital interfaces

insert

AS/ACIF S006-2001

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment, operating in the voiceband, for connection to the non-switched Telecommunications Network — AS/ACIF S006) 2001

AS/ACIF S008-2001

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Authorised Cabling Products — AS/ACIF S008) 2001

AS/ACIF S016-2001

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment with hierarchical digital interfaces — AS/ACIF S016) 2002

[15] Schedule 1, Part 1, clause 1, table

omit

AS/ACIF S031-2001

Requirements for ISDN Basic Access Interface

AS/ACIF S038-2001

Requirements for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface

AS/ACIF S043-2001

Requirements for Customer Equipment for Connection to a Metallic Local Loop Interface of a Telecommunications Network —

Part 1: General

Part 2: Broadband

Part 3: DC, Low Frequency AC and Voiceband

insert

AS/ACIF S031-2001

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for ISDN Basic Access Interface — AS/ACIF S031) 2001

AS/ACIF S038-2001

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for ISDN Primary Rate Access Interface — AS/ACIF S038) 2001

AS/ACIF S043.1-2003

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 1: General — AS/ACIF S043.1:2003) 2003

AS/ACIF S043.2-2003

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 2: Broadband — AS/ACIF S043.2:2003) 2003

AS/ACIF S043.3-2001

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 3: DC, low frequency AC and voiceband — AS/ACIF S043.3:2001) 2003

AS/NZS 4117-1999

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Surge Protective Devices for Telecommunications Applications — AS/NZS 4117:1999) 2003

AS/NZS 60950-2000

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Safety of Information Technology Equipment — AS/NZS 60950:2000) 2003

[16] Schedule 1, Part 1, clause 2, table

after

PHS

personal handyphone system

insert

PMTS

public mobile telecommunications service

[17] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A1, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[18] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A2, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[19] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A3, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[20] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A4, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[21] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A7, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[22] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A8, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[23] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A9, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[24] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A10, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[25] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A11, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[26] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A12, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[27] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A14, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

2

 

5

insert

ACA TS001-1997

2

1/7/2004

5

AS/NZS 60950-2000

2

 

5

[28] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A14, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

6

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

6

[29] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A16, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

2

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

2

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

2

 

 

[30] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A18, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

2

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

2

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

2

 

 

[31] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A19, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[32] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A20, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[33] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A21, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[34] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A23, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

23

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

23

[35] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A24, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

23

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

23

[36] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A25, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[37] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A26, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[38] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A27, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[39] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A28, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[40] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A39, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

23

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

23

[41] Schedule 1 Part 2, category A49, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[42] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A50, column 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

AS/ACIF S043-2001

3

 

20

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

AS/ACIF S043.1-2003

3

 

20

AS/ACIF S043.2-2003

3

 

20

AS/ACIF S043.3-2001

3

 

20

[43] Schedule 1, Part 2, category A51, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

22

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

22

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

22

[44] Schedule 1, Part 2, after category A51

insert

A52

Surge protective devices

AS/ACIF S002-2001

3

 

 

AS/NZS 4117-1999

3

 

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

A53

CE used in the supply of a PMTS

AS/ACIF S042.1-1999

2

 

23, 24

 

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

23, 24

[45] Schedule 1, Part 2, category B29, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

[46] Schedule 1, Part 2, category B29, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

AS/ACIF S043-2001

3

 

20, 21

insert

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[47] Schedule 1, Part 2, category B30, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

[48] Schedule 1, Part 2, category B30, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

AS/ACIF S043-2001

3

 

20

insert

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[49] Schedule 1, Part 2, category B31, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

[50] Schedule 1, Part 2, category B31, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

AS/ACIF S043-2001

3

 

20

insert

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[51] Schedule 1, Part 2, category C33, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

[52] Schedule 1, Part 2, category C33, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

AS/ACIF S043-2001

3

 

20, 21

insert

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[53] Schedule 1, Part 2, category C34, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

[54] Schedule 1, Part 2, category C34, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

AS/ACIF S043-2001

3

 

20

insert

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[55] Schedule 1, Part 2, category C35, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

[56] Schedule 1, Part 2, category C35, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

AS/ACIF S043-2001

3

 

20

insert

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[57] Schedule 1, Part 2, category C36, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[58] Schedule 1, Part 2, category C38, columns 3, 4, 5 and 6

omit

ACA TS001-1997

3

 

 

AS/ACIF S043-2001

3

 

20

insert

ACA TS001-1997

3

1/7/2004

 

AS/NZS 60950-2000

3

 

 

[59] Schedule 1, note 7

omit

connectors.

insert

connectors excluding surge protective devices. See the definition of surge protective device in AS/NZS 4117-1999.

[60] Schedule 1, note 20

substitute

Note 20   The Australian Standard AS/ACIF S043-2001 has been revoked. AS/ACIF S043-2001 has been replaced with three separate technical standards. See AS/ACIF S043.1-2003; AS/ACIF S043.2-2003 and AS/ACIF S043.3-2001.

[61] Schedule 1, note 21

omit

[62] Schedule 1, after note 22

insert

Note 23   An item that meets the applicable standards mentioned in category A23, A24 or A39 is not required to meet the applicable standards mentioned in category A53.

Note 24   Customer equipment used in the supply of public mobile telecommunications service must meet the additional requirements mentioned in Division 4.5.

 

Overview

The Telecommunications Labelling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Amendment Notice 2003 (No. 2) was enacted to amend the Telecommunications Labelling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Notice 2001, primarily to address the need for updated safety standards and other technical requirements for customer equipment and cabling in telecommunications. This notice was made by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) under section 407 of the Telecommunications Act 1997. The overarching policy objective of this amendment is to ensure that telecommunications equipment complies with current safety and technical standards, thereby enhancing the safety and reliability of telecommunications services provided to consumers. This is achieved by updating the relevant standards and technical specifications referenced in the original notice to reflect the most recent industry standards and practices.

Scope and Application

The Telecommunications Labelling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Amendment Notice 2003 (No. 2) amends the Telecommunications Labelling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Notice 2001, impacting entities and individuals involved in the supply of customer equipment and cabling for telecommunications services in Australia. This notice applies to suppliers of customer equipment and cabling, specifically those who connect their equipment to a carrier network or facility and use it in the supply of public mobile telecommunications services. The amendments include updates to technical standards and compliance requirements, such as obtaining written permission from the carrier network manager and maintaining these permissions as part of the compliance records. The changes also reflect updates to relevant technical standards and their references, ensuring that equipment complies with current safety and performance requirements. The Notice extends its application across the Commonwealth of Australia, aligning with the broader objectives of the Telecommunications Act 1997, which it amends. There are no specific exclusions mentioned in this Notice; however, certain equipment, like surge protective devices, is excluded from the connector definition. The amendments commenced on gazettal, with specific provisions having different commencement dates as noted within the Notice.

Key Provisions

The Telecommunications Labelling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Amendment Notice 2003 (No. 2) amends the Telecommunications Labelling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Notice 2001, primarily through the insertion of new definitions, standards, and requirements. Notably, it introduces a new definition for "Public Mobile Telecommunications Service" (section 1.4) and modifies compliance records to include written permissions for certain customer equipment (subsection 1.5(6)). Additionally, it removes outdated standards and replaces them with more recent ones, such as replacing AS/ACIF S043-2001 with AS/ACIF S043.1-2003, AS/ACIF S043.2-2003, and AS/ACIF S043.3-2001 (Schedule 1, Part 1, clause 1, table). It also adds a new division, Division 4.5, which sets additional requirements for customer equipment used in the supply of public mobile telecommunications services, including the need for written permission from the carrier network or facility manager (section 4.9). The Notice imposes several obligations on suppliers of customer equipment and cabling. Suppliers must ensure their products comply with the specified technical standards and labelling requirements. This includes obtaining written permission from the carrier network or facility manager for certain items of customer equipment and maintaining these permissions as compliance records (section 4.9). Suppliers are also required to label their products accurately and include all necessary information as per the standards and categories outlined in the Notice. For instance, equipment used in public mobile telecommunications services must meet specific technical standards and labelling requirements (Schedule 1, Part 2, category A53). Failure to comply with the provisions of this Notice can result in significant penalties. The Telecommunications Act 1997 provides for both civil and criminal penalties for breaches. Civil penalties can include fines up to $22,000 for individuals and $110,000 for bodies corporate, depending on the severity and frequency of the breach (section 477). Criminal penalties may also apply, with potential fines and imprisonment for serious or repeated breaches. The Notice itself does not specify penalties but operates under the broader framework of the Telecommunications Act, which enforces compliance through these penalties.

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