11Designated levy periods and applicable percentages

11 Designated levy periods and applicable percentages

(1) The ACMA may, by legislative instrument, determine that, for the purposes of this Act:

(a) each of 2 or more consecutive levy periods specified in the determination are designated levy periods; and

(b) the applicable percentage for a particular designated levy period is the percentage specified in the determination.

Note: The applicable percentage of the ACMA’s upfront Opt‑out Register costs are included in the total levies imposed for levy periods that are designated levy periods (see paragraph 10(1)(c)).

(2) Different percentages may be specified for different designated levy periods.

(3) The total of the applicable percentages must not exceed 100%.

(4) Before making a determination under subsection (1), the ACMA must consult the Minister.

[Minister’s second reading speech made in—

House of Representatives on 17 August 2026

Senate on 19 August 2026]

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