Spectrum pricing and Commonwealth holdings

The Australian Government has released a consultation package on proposed reforms to modernise and simplify Australia’s spectrum management framework. We extended the timeframe for submissions to the first stage of consultation until Friday 28 July 2017, 5:00pm.

We are seeking feedback on the draft proposals set out in the spectrum pricing and Commonwealth held spectrum consultation papers. Feedback will assist the Government in its consideration of an appropriate spectrum pricing framework under the new legislative framework and the efficient management of Commonwealth held spectrum.

Please note this is your final opportunity to comment on the spectrum pricing and Commonwealth held spectrum reviews. No further consultation on the spectrum pricing or Commonwealth held spectrum reviews is expected.

The government is also consulting on a proposed new spectrum legislative framework and the approaches to broadcasting and transitional arrangements.; It is important to consider these reviews in the context of the proposed new legislative framework when providing your feedback.

Submissions now public

The submissions can now be found on the Consultation on new Spectrum legislation page.

These submissions have been created by third parties and may not be accessible. For an accessible copy, please email spectrumreform@communications.gov.au.

Relevant Documentation

Spectrum pricing consultation paper

Published 18th May 2017

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This paper suggests draft proposals to assist the government in considering an appropriate spectrum pricing framework.

Commonwealth held spectrum consultation paper

Published 18th May 2017

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This paper seeks to identify reforms that could improve the efficiency of Commonwealth spectrum holdings. These documents may not meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements. Please contact us at spectrumreform@communications.gov.au to obtain alternative copies if required.

Fact sheet - Pricing review

Published 18th May 2017

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This fact sheet provides a high-level introduction to the spectrum pricing consultation paper and the recommendations made within it.

Fact sheet - Commonwealth held spectrum

Published 18th May 2017

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This fact sheet provides a high-level introduction to the review of Commonwealth held spectrum consultation paper.

We have received and reviewed input to inform the reviews on spectrum pricing and Commonwealth held spectrum. The submissions can be found on the Consultation on new Spectrum legislation page.

The reviews have now been endorsed by Government. We’ll now work with the Australian Communications and Media Authority on the implementation.

Final Reviews

• Spectrum pricing
• Commonwealth held spectrum