| Publication | Description | Date released |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory guide No. 6—Publication of investigations and enforcement actions |
This guide explains the ACMA’s approach to public comment and publicity of its investigations and enforcement actions. This guide does not constitute legal advice. |
Updated Feb 2023 |
| Regulatory guide No. 5—Infringement notices |
The ACMA is empowered to issue an infringement notice in certain instances under the Do Not Call Register Act 2006, Spam Act 2003, Telecommunications Act 1997, Broadcasting Services Act 1992, Radiocommunications Act 1992 and the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. This guide explains the ACMA’s approach to giving an infringement notice. This guide does not constitute legal advice. |
Sept 2011 Updated Feb 2023 |
| Regulatory guide No. 4—Remedial directions |
The ACMA is empowered to issue remedial directions under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, Interactive Gambling Act 2001, Radiocommunications Act 1992, Telecommunications Act 1997 and the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999. This guide explains the ACMA’s approach to giving a remedial direction under these Acts. This guide does not constitute legal advice. |
Aug 2011 Updated Feb 2023 |
| Regulatory guide No. 3—Information-sharing under Part 7A of the ACMA Act |
Part 7A of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 (the ACMA Act) creates a class of information called authorised disclosure information (defined in section 3 of the ACMA Act) that can be shared by the ACMA. This guide explains the nature of the discretion conferred on the ACMA under Part 7A of the ACMA Act to share authorised disclosure information. It also highlights the range of factors which may impact on the ACMA’s decision to share information. This guide does not constitute legal advice. |
May 2011 Updated Feb 2023 |
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Regulatory guide No. 2—Purpose of an investigation under the Broadcasting Services Act |
The Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (BSA) confers a broad discretion on the ACMA to conduct investigations and imposes an obligation to conduct investigations in certain instances. This guide provides guidance to those who make a complaint to the ACMA or who may be asked to assist the ACMA in, or are the subject of, an investigation. It explains the nature and purpose of investigations undertaken by the ACMA under the BSA. This guide does not constitute legal advice. |
Mar 2011 Updated Feb 2023 |
| Regulatory guide No. 1—Enforceable undertakings |
The ACMA has discretion to accept an enforceable undertaking (EU) under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, the Spam Act 2003, the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and the Telecommunications Act 1997, with respect to compliance with that Act, as well as the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999 and the Do Not Call Register Act 2006. This guide explains the ACMA’s approach to accepting EUs under these Acts. This guide does not constitute legal advice. |
August 2010 Updated Feb 2023 |