5Functions of Authority

#### 5 Functions of Authority 5 Functions of Authority > The Authority has the following functions— > > > (a) to identify, develop and deliver upgrades and enhancements to the Government telecommunications network to improve operational communications for government sector agencies, > > > (b) to develop policies, standards and guidelines for operational communications using telecommunications networks, > > > (c) to facilitate, manage and administer applications on behalf of government sector agencies to the Australian Communications and Media Authority for, or in relation to, spectrum licences under the [Radiocommunications Act 1992](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth and, at the request of an agency, to manage and hold spectrum licences on behalf of the agency, > > > (d) to co-ordinate the provision of telecommunications services, being a functional area within the meaning of the [State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-165), as required in accordance with that Act, > > > > Note— > > > > A functional area, within the meaning of the [State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-165), means a category of services involved in the prevention of, preparation for, responses to or recovery from an emergency. > > > (e) to acquire or dispose of infrastructure and other facilities for or in connection with the exercise of its functions, > > > (f) to ensure the Government telecommunications network is utilised to the best commercial advantage, > > > (g) to do anything supplementary or incidental to the exercise of its functions and, in particular, to the control, management and operation of the Government telecommunications network, > > > (h) any other functions conferred or imposed on it by or under this Act or another Act. > > > > Note— > > > > The Authority has functions conferred or imposed under other provisions of this Act, including sections 15 (Authority to establish, maintain and operate Government telecommunications network) and 22 (Authority may enter into agreements for use of Government telecommunications network (other than government sector agencies)).