{"id":"F2015L00753","name":"Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation—Regional 1800 MHz Band) Declaration 2015","slug":"radiocommunications-spectrum-re-allocation-regional-1800-mhz-band-declaration-2015","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":128576,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2015L00753-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of declaration","content":"#### 1 Name of declaration\n\n  This declaration is the Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re\\-allocation—Regional 1800 MHz Band) Declaration 2015.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n  This declaration commences on the day after it is registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"#### 3 Interpretation\n\n  (1) In this declaration:\n\n> Act means the Radiocommunications Act 1992.\n\n> regional Australia means the areas specified in the table of clause 1 of Schedule 1.\n\n> Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:\n\n    (a) re-allocation deadline;\n    (b) re-allocation period;\n    (c) spectrum;\n    (d) spectrum licence.\n  (2) In this declaration, a reference to a part of the spectrum includes all frequencies that are greater than the lower frequency, up to and including the higher frequency.\n\n> Note: This means the lower number in the reference to a part of the spectrum is not included in the part of the spectrum.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Spectrum re-allocation","content":"#### 4 Spectrum re-allocation\n\n  (1) The following parts of the spectrum are subject to re-allocation under Part 3.6 of the Act in relation to the re-allocation period:\n    (a) 1725 MHz to 1785 MHz; and\n    (b) 1820 MHz to 1880 MHz.\n  (2) For both parts of the spectrum, this declaration applies with respect to regional Australia.\n  (3) Each part of the spectrum should be re-allocated by issuing spectrum licences under Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part 3.2 of the Act (see section 153L).\n  (4) The re\\-allocation period for this declaration is the period of 2 years beginning on the day this declaration commences.\n  (5) The re-allocation deadline for this declaration is the day before the first anniversary of the commencement of this declaration.","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument itself specifies the parts of the 1800 MHz band and the precise HCIS areas to which it applies, plus timing for the re‑allocation period and deadline. It does not amend or narrow any prior instrument within its text; scope is as stated in this declaration (cl.4; Schedule 1)."},"complexity_factors":["Technical frequency ranges and precise numeric boundaries (1725–1785 MHz; 1820–1880 MHz) require technical understanding (cl.4(1)).","Large, detailed HCIS list defining ‘regional Australia’ creates administrative mapping and compliance burden (Schedule 1 table).","Multiple timing rules: commencement on day after registration, a 2‑year re‑allocation period, and a 1‑year re‑allocation deadline (cl.2; cl.4(4)–(5)).","Cross‑references to the Radiocommunications Act for defined terms (re‑allocation period/deadline, spectrum licence) and procedure increase interpretive dependence on the Act (cl.3(1); cl.4(3)).","Requirement to issue licences under a specific Subdivision and reference to section 153L introduces procedural and legal sequencing constraints (cl.4(3)).","Interpretation point excluding the lower frequency bound and including the upper bound may affect allocation boundaries (cl.3(2) Note).","Reliance on external technical resources (ASMG/HCIS spatial datasets and conversion tools referenced in Schedule notes) for geographic implementation."],"plain_english_summary":"This declaration designates two parts of the 1800 MHz band (1725–1785 MHz and 1820–1880 MHz) for re‑allocation in the HCIS‑listed areas of regional Australia and requires re‑allocation by issuing spectrum licences under Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part 3.2 of the Radiocommunications Act (cl.4(1)–(3)). It sets a 2‑year re‑allocation period from commencement and a re‑allocation deadline one year after commencement (cl.4(4)–(5), cl.2). Entities operating or seeking licences in the listed HCIS areas are directly affected."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly focused on its original purpose: re-allocating specific 1800 MHz spectrum blocks in regional Australia. The extensive geographic schedule, while lengthy, directly serves this single objective by defining the regional areas where the re-allocation applies. There is no evidence of scope creep into unrelated policy areas."},"complexity_factors":["Minimal defined terms (only 2 explicit definitions: 'Act' and 'regional Australia')","Straightforward structure: interpretation, operative provisions, and a single schedule","Heavy reliance on external technical references — the HCIS grid system and ASMG (Australian Spectrum Map Grid) are not explained within the instrument, requiring readers to consult ACMA documentation","The Schedule contains an extremely long table of alphanumeric grid references (hundreds of entries) that are meaningless without mapping software or external conversion tools","Cross-references to the Radiocommunications Act 1992 (Part 3.6, Part 3.2, Subdivision B) require familiarity with that Act's re-allocation framework","Technical frequency notation requires understanding that spectrum references are exclusive at the lower bound (explained in note to section 3(2))"],"plain_english_summary":"This declaration directs ACMA to re‑allocate parts of the 1800 MHz band in regional Australia so those airwaves can be issued as new spectrum licences for modern mobile and wireless services. It frees up frequencies currently used by older systems to improve rural mobile coverage and capacity.\n\nIt affects telecommunications carriers (who can obtain licences), current incumbents (who must relocate or share), and regional users who stand to gain better mobile broadband."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/radiocommunications-spectrum-re-allocation-regional-1800-mhz-band-declaration-2015","history":"/api/acts/radiocommunications-spectrum-re-allocation-regional-1800-mhz-band-declaration-2015/history","analysis":"/api/acts/radiocommunications-spectrum-re-allocation-regional-1800-mhz-band-declaration-2015/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/radiocommunications-spectrum-re-allocation-regional-1800-mhz-band-declaration-2015/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/radiocommunications-spectrum-re-allocation-regional-1800-mhz-band-declaration-2015/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/radiocommunications-spectrum-re-allocation-regional-1800-mhz-band-declaration-2015/documents"}}