29Location of transmitters

29 Location of transmitters

(b) it is not practicable for the national broadcaster to co‑locate, during the simulcast period for the coverage area:

(i) a transmitter used by the national broadcaster to transmit the national television broadcasting service concerned in digital mode in that area; and

(ii) transmitters used by the national broadcaster to transmit that service in analog mode in that area; and

(c) the implementation plan shows an alternative location for the digital transmitter; and

Note See Act, Sch 4, para 19 (3) (g).

(d) the Minister has directed the ACMA to give a report for subclause 20 (5) of Schedule 4 to the Act.

(2) the ACMA’s report must state the ACMA’s view about the matter mentioned in subclause 19 (6) of Schedule 4 to the Act.

Note Subclause 19 (6) of Sch 4 to the Act provides that this Scheme may allow for alternative location of digital transmitters if the ACMA is satisfied that alternative location is appropriate, having regard to matters specified in that subclause.

(3) For subsection (2), the ACMA must form its view by taking into account:

(a) the policy objectives of this Scheme (other than the objective in paragraph 19 (3) (g) of Schedule 4 to the Act); and

(b) the costs that the national broadcaster is likely to incur by choosing particular locations; and

(c) other matters relevant to the efficient use of transmitters, and the efficient use of spectrum.