53Registration process

53 Registration process

(1) The ACMA must register a person as a bidder in the auction only if: (a) the preference deadline has passed; and (b) the person has: (i) made a valid application under section 29 or 34; and (ii) given the ACMA a completed preference nomination form under section 37; and (iii) paid a deposit or given a deed of financial security (or both) under section 38; and (c) if a deed of financial security is given – the ACMA is satisfied that the person who executed the deed is a person mentioned in subsection 38(6). (2) After the preference deadline, the ACMA must, in writing, tell a bidder that the bidder has been registered and may participate in the auction, and give the bidder the following: (a) a copy of the information recorded on the register for the bidder; (b) the ACMA’s email address and telephone and fax numbers available for use by bidders; (c) information about accessing and using the auction system; (d) any items required for access; (e) information about how to bid by alternative means if the bidder is unable to submit a bid using the auction system.

Note: Information provided to a bidder under this section for the purpose of participating in the auction is defined as confidential information in section 16.