1.4

Part 1 Introduction

1.1 Name of determination

This determination is the Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Allocation) Determination 2000.

1.2 Commencement

This determination commences on 17 July 2000

1.3 Purpose of determination

This determination sets out the procedures for allocating spectrum licences:

(a) by a simultaneous ascending bid multiple round auction of spectrum allocation lots that then become the subject of spectrum licences; and

(b) for a pre-determined price.

Note For paragraph 1.3 (b), see Part 3.

1.4 Definitions

(1) In this determination, unless the contrary intention appears:

ACN or ARBN means the relevant registration numbers for a company or body under the Corporations Law.

Act means the Radiocommunications Act 1992.

activity target, for a registered applicant during a round in a stage, means the figure obtained by multiplying the amount of the registered applicant’s eligibility for that round by the percentage of eligibility fixed by the auction manager for that stage under paragraph 2.18 (b).

additional eligibility payment means an additional payment worked out under section 4.25.

Applicant Information Package has the meaning given by section 2.3.

application documents means the documents listed in subsection 2.4 (2).

application form means the document approved by the ACA under paragraph 1.5 (1) (a).

area means the geographic area under the Marketing Plan.

auction means an auction held by the ACA in accordance with this determination to allocate spectrum lots.

auction centre means the auction centre located at the Canberra office of the ACA.

auction computer system means the computer system operated by the ACA for the purpose of an auction.

auction manager means the person appointed under section 1.6.

balance of the bid price means the amount worked out in accordance with section 5.2.

balance of the pre-determined price means the amount worked out in accordance with section 3.2.

bidder identification number means the number assigned to an applicant by the ACA under paragraph 2.14 (2) (a).

bidding instruction means:

(a) a bid on a lot; or

(b) an automatic re-bid on a lot; or

(c) a bid withdrawal on a lot; or

(d) the exercise of a waiver; or

(e) an instruction to the auction manager not to apply the automatic waiver.