51Registration process

51 Registration process

(1) The ACMA must register a person as a bidder in the auction only if: (a) the application deadline has passed; and (b) the person has made a valid application under section 29; 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satisfied that the person who executed the deed is a person mentioned in subsection 33(6); and (d) the person has not withdrawn, or is not taken to have withdrawn, its application; and (e) in relation to at least one lot the person nominated as one of its preferred lots – the person is not the only applicant to have nominated the lot as one of its preferred lots. (2) After the application 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.