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Radiocommunications (Foundation Category 1 Digital Radio Multiplex Transmitter Licence - Application Fee) Determination 2008

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This determination sets the price tag for applying to run a digital radio multiplex transmitter in Australia's major cities during the initial rollout period.

What it does It fixes the application fee for a "Foundation Category 1 Digital Radio Multiplex Transmitter Licence" at $383. This licence lets broadcasters operate the equipment that sends multiple digital radio channels (a "multiplex") to listeners in major metropolitan areas.

Who it affects Companies or organisations applying to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for permission to operate these specific digital radio transmitters during the "foundation" phase of digital radio in Australia.

Why it matters It establishes exactly how much applicants must pay upfront to seek one of these licences, providing cost certainty for broadcasters participating in the early days of digital radio.

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Radiocommunications (Foundation Category 1 Digital Radio Multiplex Transmitter Licence — Application Fee) Determination 2008

Radiocommunications Act 1992

The AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA AUTHORITY makes this Determination under paragraph 102C (2) (b) of the Radiocommunications Act 1992.

Dated 1st February 2008

Chris Chapman
[signed]
Member

Lyn Maddock
[signed]
Member

Australian Communications and Media Authority

1 Name of Determination

This Determination is the Radiocommunications (Foundation Category 1 Digital Radio Multiplex Transmitter Licence — Application Fee) Determination 2008.

2 Commencement

This Determination commences on the day after it is registered.

3 Definition

In this Determination:

Act means the Radiocommunications Act 1992.

4 Amount of application fee

For paragraph 102C (2) (b) of the Act, the amount of the application fee is $383.

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1 Radiocommunications (Foundation Category 1 Digital Radio Multiplex Transmitter Licence - Application Fee) Determination 2008