10Savings—authority to erect and maintain telegraph lines

#### 10 Savings—authority to erect and maintain telegraph lines (1) An authority in force under section 81 of the Post and Telegraph Act 1901‑1974 immediately before the commencing day continues to have effect, notwithstanding the repeal of that Act, but subject to this section, as if it were an authority granted by the Australian Telecommunications Commission under section 13 of the Telecommunications Act 1975. (2) Where any of the conditions subject to which an authority referred to in subsection (1) was given would, but for this subsection, be incapable of operating at any time after the commencing day by reason of the abolition of the Postmaster‑General’s Department or of there no longer being any person holding an office specified in the authority, the Australian Telecommunications Commission may, by notice in writing given to the holder of the authority, modify the conditions in such a manner as it deems appropriate for the purpose of enabling them to operate on and after the commencing day. (3) Where an authority referred to in subsection (1) was granted for a specified period, the authority continues in force in accordance with this section for the remainder of that period. (4) Where an authority referred to in subsection (1) was not granted for a specified period, the holder of the authority or the Australian Telecommunications Commission may terminate the authority by giving to the other party to the authority not less than 12 months notice of intention to terminate the authority.