284FDirections to licensees—managing interference with radiocommunications

284F Directions to licensees—managing interference with radiocommunications

(1) An inspector may give a written direction to the holder of an apparatus licence or a spectrum licence in relation to either or both of the following: (a) the installation, maintenance or operation of a radiocommunications device that is, or is to be, operated under the licence; (b) anything that is, or is to be, installed or used in connection with a radiocommunications device that is, or is to be, operated under the licence; if the direction is for the purpose of avoiding, minimising or reducing interference with radiocommunications. (2) A direction given under this section to the holder of an apparatus licence applies to the holder of the licence, and may also be expressed to apply to: (a) all persons authorised under section 114 in relation to the licence; or (b) a specified class of persons authorised under section 114 in relation to the licence; or (c) a specified person authorised under section 114 in relation to the licence. (3) A direction given under this section to the holder of a spectrum licence applies to the holder of the licence, and may also be expressed to apply to: (a) all persons authorised under section 68 in relation to the licence; or (b) a specified class of persons authorised under section 68 in relation to the licence; or (c) a specified person authorised under section 68 in relation to the licence. (4) A person who is: (a) the holder of an apparatus licence; or (b) authorised under section 114 in relation to an apparatus licence; or (c) the holder of a spectrum licence; or (d) authorised under section 68 in relation to a spectrum licence; must comply with a direction under this section.

Civil penalty: 30 penalty units.

(5) A direction given under this section is not a legislative instrument.