Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Allocation—3.4/3.7 GHz Bands) Determination 2023
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84 Notice and refunds to unsuccessful bidders
(1) After the completion of the assignment stage of the 3.4 GHz auction, the ACMA must notify each bidder that is not a winning bidder (unsuccessful bidder) that:
(a) the bidder was unsuccessful in the auctions; and
(b) the bidder’s confidentiality obligation under section 29 will end when the ACMA announces or publishes the information mentioned in subsection 92(1).
(2) If an unsuccessful bidder made an eligibility payment, the ACMA must refund the eligibility payment no later than 6 months after giving the notice under subsection (1).
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the ACMA has made a decision to retain the eligibility payment under section 155.
Note: Section 155 enables the ACMA to retain an eligibility payment if it is satisfied certain breaches of this instrument have occurred.