44ACMA may determine an industry standard if a request for an industry code is not complied with

#### 44 ACMA may determine an industry standard if a request for an industry code is not complied with (1) This section applies if: (a) the ACMA has made a request under subsection 39(1) in relation to the development of a code that is to: (i) apply to internet service providers; and (ii) deal exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters; and (b) any of the following conditions is satisfied: (i) the request is not complied with; (ii) if indicative targets for achieving progress in the development of the code were specified in the notice of request—any of those indicative targets were not met; (iii) the request is complied with, but the ACMA subsequently refuses to register the code. (2) The ACMA may, by legislative instrument, determine a standard that applies to internet service providers in relation to the designated internet gambling matters. A standard under this subsection is to be known as an industry standard. (3) Before determining an industry standard under this section, the ACMA must consult the body or association to whom the request mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) was made. (5) The Minister may give the ACMA a written direction as to the exercise of its powers under this section.