48Starting SDTV digital transmissions (regional licence area)

48 Starting SDTV digital transmissions (regional licence area)

(1) the ACMA must determine a date, for a regional licence area, by which each holder of a commercial television broadcasting licence for the area is required to commence transmitting the commercial television broadcasting service concerned in SDTV digital mode in that area.

Note The date determined by the ACMA must be during the period:

Note: (a) beginning on 1 January 2001; and

Note: (b) ending immediately before 1 January 2004.

Note: See Act, Schedule 4, paragraph 6 (3) (b).

(2) the ACMA must consult with all holders for a regional licence area before determining a date for the area.

(3) the ACMA must have regard to any comments it receives during consultation.

(4) The date must be later than the day when the ACMA makes the determination.

(5) the ACMA must publish the determination as soon as practicable after making it.