Proposal to remake apparatus and broadcasting licence condition determinations

The Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Apparatus Licence) Determination 2015 (Apparatus LCD) and Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Broadcasting Licence) Determination 2015 (Broadcasting LCD) are due to sunset on 1 April 2025 and 1 October 2025 respectively.

The Apparatus LCD has rules for licensees about electromagnetic energy (EME) radiation or emission. EME must not exceed certain levels for public exposure. We propose the remade instrument be called the Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Transmitter Licence) Determination 2025.

The Broadcasting LCD sets out conditions on licensees of certain broadcasting stations, including national broadcasting and narrowcasting services. 

We believe that the 2 instruments are necessary. We propose they be remade with minor changes.

We also propose to repeal the Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Temporary Community Broadcasting Licence) Determination 2015. We want to incorporate its rules into the remade Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Broadcasting Licence) Determination 2025.

We invite your feedback about the proposals in this consultation.

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