294Spectrum access charges

#### 294 Spectrum access charges (1) The ACMA may, by written instrument, make determinations: (a) fixing spectrum access charges payable by licensees for issuing spectrum licences; and (b) specifying the times when spectrum access charges are payable. (2) The Minister may give written directions to the ACMA about the matters dealt with in determinations. (3) Directions may, for example, require that: (a) the level of spectrum access charges payable in respect of one or more specified classes of public or community services is to be a specified portion only of the level of spectrum access charges otherwise payable; or (b) spectrum access charges are not to be payable in respect of a specified class of public or community services; or (c) persons are to be permitted to pay in instalments, as specified in the direction, the spectrum access charges payable in respect of a specified class of public or community services; or (d) a spectrum access charge reflect the amount that the Minister considers to be the value of the spectrum. (4) The ACMA must ensure that its determinations comply with any directions in force under this section. (5) A direction made under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.