14Varying digital channel plan

14 Varying digital channel plan

(1) This section applies if the ACMA wishes to vary a digital channel plan made, or taken to be made, for this Scheme.

(2) the ACMA must decide:

(a) whether it is appropriate to invite comments on the variation; and

(b) whether it is appropriate for it to use the consultation procedure in section 10.

Note In some circumstances, it may be more efficient for the ACMA to use a different form of public consultation.

(3) If the ACMA invites comments, it must have regard to any comments it receives when considering the form of a variation.

(4) the ACMA must have regard to the matters mentioned in subsection 9 (2).

(5) the ACMA may have regard to any of the matters mentioned in subsection 9 (4), (5), (6) or (7).

(6) If the variation is likely to have an effect on an approved implementation plan, or on an implementation plan that has been submitted to the Minister, the ACMA must have regard to the effect of the variation on the approved implementation plan.

(7) the ACMA may vary the digital channel plan:

(a) at any time after completing its consultation; or

(b) if there is no consultation — at any time.

(8) If the ACMA varies the digital channel plan, it must publish a notice stating where copies of the variation may be obtained.