101 Map grid coordinates

The Australian Map Grid coordinates specified in this Schedule are based on the 1966 Australian Geodetic Datum.

Note: A reference in this Schedule to Australia includes the external Territories: see dictionary.

102 Sydney area

In this Schedule, the Sydney area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 230000 and northing 6230000 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 325000 and northing 6355000 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 391000 and northing 6307000 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 300000 and northing 6150000 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 230000 and northing 6230000 of the Grid.

103 Melbourne area

In this Schedule, the Melbourne area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 250000 and northing 5743000 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 250000 and northing 5868000 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 375000 and northing 5868000 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 375000 and northing 5743000 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 250000 and northing 5743000 of the Grid.

104 Brisbane area

In this Schedule, the Brisbane area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 510000 and northing 6860000 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 450000 and northing 6965000 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 490000 and northing 7040000 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 515000 and northing 7020000 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 570000 and northing 6880000 of the Grid; and

(vi) proceeding in a straight line to easting 540000 and northing 6860000 of the Grid; and

(vii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 510000 and northing 6860000 of the Grid.

105 Perth area

In this Schedule, the Perth area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 370000 and northing 6420000 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 370000 and northing 6490000 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 425000 and northing 6490000 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 425000 and northing 6420000 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 370000 and northing 6420000 of the Grid.

106 Adelaide area

In this Schedule, the Adelaide area is the area located:

(a) in Zone 54 of the Australian Map Grid; and

(i) starting at easting 260000 and northing 6102250 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 260000 and northing 6162250 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 313000 and northing 6162250 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 313000 and northing 6102250 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 260000 and northing 6102250 of the Grid.

107 Newcastle area

In this Schedule, the Newcastle area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 325000 and northing 6355000 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 378000 and northing 6403000 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 410000 and northing 6381000 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 441000 and northing 6381000 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 391000 and northing 6307000 of the Grid; and

(vi) proceeding in a straight line to easting 325000 and northing 6355000 of the Grid.

108 East Australia low density area

In this Schedule, the East Australia low density area is the area located:

(a) in Zones 53, 54, 55 and 56 of the Australian Map Grid; and

(i) starting in Zone 55 at easting 285979 and northing 8230029 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 289466 and northing 7897969 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 394745 and northing 7898866 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 395390 and northing 7788199 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 552303 and northing 7788433 of the Grid; and

(vi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 551965 and northing 7677763 of the Grid; and

(vii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 603933 and northing 7677519 of the Grid; and

(viii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 601715 and northing 7345403 of the Grid; and

(ix) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 194772 and northing 7342512 of the Grid; and

(x) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 197180 and northing 7231690 of the Grid; and

(xi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 298153 and northing 7233553 of the Grid; and

(xii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 303332 and northing 6901175 of the Grid; and

(xiii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 204955 and northing 6899158 of the Grid; and

(xiv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 207728 and northing 6788292 of the Grid; and

(xv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 694822 and northing 6790354 of the Grid; and

(xvi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 688928 and northing 6457804 of the Grid; and

(xvii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 594458 and northing 6459115 of the Grid; and

(xviii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 593418 and northing 6348256 of the Grid; and

(xix) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 500000 and northing 6348700 of the Grid; and

(xx) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 500000 and northing 6237831 of the Grid; and

(xxi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 361472 and northing 6236817 of the Grid; and

(xxii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 363117 and northing 6125916 of the Grid; and

(xxiii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 682517 and northing 6125116 of the Grid; and

(xxiv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 684711 and northing 6236028 of the Grid; and

(xxv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 315289 and northing 6236028 of the Grid; and

(xxvi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 313152 and northing 6346924 of the Grid; and

(xxvii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 266429 and northing 6345924 of the Grid; and

(xxviii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 263828 and northing 6456821 of the Grid; and

(xxix) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 53 to easting 688928 and northing 6457804 of the Grid; and

(xxx) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 53 to easting 677963 and northing 5903244 of the Grid; and

(xxxi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 322037 and northing 5903244 of the Grid; and

(xxxii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 324396 and northing 5792283 of the Grid; and

(xxxiii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 412201 and northing 5793699 of the Grid; and

(xxxiv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 413407 and northing 5682733 of the Grid; and

(xxxv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 413407 and northing 5682733 of the Grid; and

(xxxvi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 414639 and northing 5571749 of the Grid; and

(xxxvii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 500000 and northing 5572227 of the Grid; and

(xxxviii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 500000 and northing 5683208 of the Grid; and

(xxxix) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 673192 and northing 5681306 of the Grid; and

(xl) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 675604 and northing 5792283 of the Grid; and

(xli) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 324396 and northing 5792283 of the Grid; and

(xlii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 317483 and northing 6125116 of the Grid; and

(xliii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 408746 and northing 6126487 of the Grid; and

(xliv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 407650 and northing 6237380 of the Grid; and

(xlv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 500000 and northing 6237831 of the Grid; and

(xlvi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 500000 and northing 6459552 of the Grid; and

(xlvii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 594458 and northing 6459115 of the Grid; and

(xlviii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 601715 and northing 7345403 of the Grid; and

(xlix) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 500000 and northing 7345764 of the Grid; and

(l) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 500000 and northing 7456471 of the Grid; and

(li) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 295007 and northing 7455073 of the Grid; and

(lii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 292110 and northing 7676544 of the Grid; and

(liii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 188106 and northing 7674916 of the Grid; and

(liv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 186073 and northing 7785698 of the Grid; and

(lv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 709244 and northing 7787262 of the Grid; and

(lvi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 710534 and northing 7897969 of the Grid; and

(lvii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 500000 and northing 7899165 of the Grid; and

(lviii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 500000 and northing 8231059 of the Grid; and

(lix) returning in a straight line in Zone 55 to the starting point.

109 Western Australia low density area

In this Schedule, the Western Australia low density area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 204955 and northing 6899158 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 226201 and northing 6122830 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 408746 and northing 6126487 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 409871 and northing 6015575 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 590129 and northing 6015575 of the Grid; and

(vi) proceeding in a straight line to easting 595369 and northing 6559624 of the Grid; and

(vii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 404620 and northing 6559624 of the Grid; and

(viii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 401674 and northing 6902384 of the Grid; and

(ix) returning in a straight line to the starting point.

110 Tasmania low density area

In this Schedule, the Tasmania low density area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 373275 and northing 5493447 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 374996 and northing 5393531 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 473608 and northing 5394569 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 474609 and northing 5128061 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 660350 and northing 5126166 of the Grid; and

(vi) proceeding in a straight line to easting 668969 and northing 5492606 of the Grid; and

(vii) returning in a straight line to the starting point.

111 Darwin low density area

In this Schedule, the Darwin low density area is the area located:

(a) in Zone 52 of the Australian Map Grid; and

(i) starting at easting 662841 and northing 8590035 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 744293 and northing 8589447 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 744992 and northing 8672441 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 663306 and northing 8672997 of the Grid; and

(v) returning in a straight line to the starting point.

amendment day means the day on which the Amendment Determination commenced.

Amendment Determination means the Radiocommunications (Transmitter Licence Tax) Amendment Determination 2023 (No. 3).

pre-amendment Determination means this Determination as in force immediately before the amendment day.

(1) Despite Part 2 of this Determination, if:

(a) transmitter licence tax is imposed on the issue of a transmitter licence; and

(b) the licence is issued on or after the amendment day; and

(c) the licence comes into force before 5 April 2024;

Note 1: If a licence is issued before the amendment day, the pre-amendment Determination is used to work out the amount of transmitter licence tax, whether or not the licence comes into force before 5 April 2024.

Note 2: If a licence is issued on or after the amendment day, and comes into force on or after 5 April 2024, this Determination as amended by the Amendment Determination is used to work out the amount of transmitter licence tax.

(2) Despite Part 2 of this Determination, if:

(a) transmitter licence tax is imposed on the anniversary of the day on which a transmitter licence came into force (anniversary day); and

(b) the anniversary day is on or after the amendment day but before 5 April 2024;

Note 1: If, for a transmitter licence, the anniversary day is before the amendment day, the pre-amendment Determination is used to work out the amount of transmitter licence tax.

Note 2: If, for a transmitter licence, the anniversary day is on or after 5 April 2024, this Determination as amended by the Amendment Determination is used to work out the amount of transmitter licence tax.

(3) Despite Part 2 of this Determination, if:

(a) transmitter licence tax is imposed on the holding of a transmitter licence; and

(b) the day on which the tax is payable is on or after the amendment day but before 5 April 2024;

Note 1: If tax is imposed on the holding of a transmitter licence on a particular day, and that day is before the amendment day, the pre-amendment Determination is used to work out the amount of transmitter licence tax.

Note 2: If tax is imposed on the holding of a transmitter licence on a particular day, and that day is on or after 5 April 2024, this Determination as amended by the Amendment Determination is used to work out the amount of transmitter licence tax.

Note 3: Subsections 6(5) and (6) of the Act impose tax on the holding of a licence.

Schedule 1 Area densities

Schedule 1 — Area densities

(subsection 2.1(1))

Part 1 Areas

Part 1—Areas

101 Map grid coordinates

The Australian Map Grid coordinates specified in this Schedule are based on the 1966 Australian Geodetic Datum.

Note: A reference in this Schedule to Australia includes the external Territories: see dictionary.

102 Sydney area

In this Schedule, the Sydney area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 230000 and northing 6230000 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 325000 and northing 6355000 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 391000 and northing 6307000 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 300000 and northing 6150000 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 230000 and northing 6230000 of the Grid.

103 Melbourne area

In this Schedule, the Melbourne area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 250000 and northing 5743000 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 250000 and northing 5868000 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 375000 and northing 5868000 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 375000 and northing 5743000 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 250000 and northing 5743000 of the Grid.

104 Brisbane area

In this Schedule, the Brisbane area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 510000 and northing 6860000 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 450000 and northing 6965000 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 490000 and northing 7040000 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 515000 and northing 7020000 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 570000 and northing 6880000 of the Grid; and

(vi) proceeding in a straight line to easting 540000 and northing 6860000 of the Grid; and

(vii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 510000 and northing 6860000 of the Grid.

105 Perth area

In this Schedule, the Perth area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 370000 and northing 6420000 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 370000 and northing 6490000 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 425000 and northing 6490000 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 425000 and northing 6420000 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 370000 and northing 6420000 of the Grid.

106 Adelaide area

In this Schedule, the Adelaide area is the area located:

(a) in Zone 54 of the Australian Map Grid; and

(i) starting at easting 260000 and northing 6102250 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 260000 and northing 6162250 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 313000 and northing 6162250 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 313000 and northing 6102250 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 260000 and northing 6102250 of the Grid.

107 Newcastle area

In this Schedule, the Newcastle area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 325000 and northing 6355000 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 378000 and northing 6403000 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 410000 and northing 6381000 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 441000 and northing 6381000 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 391000 and northing 6307000 of the Grid; and

(vi) proceeding in a straight line to easting 325000 and northing 6355000 of the Grid.

108 East Australia low density area

In this Schedule, the East Australia low density area is the area located:

(a) in Zones 53, 54, 55 and 56 of the Australian Map Grid; and

(i) starting in Zone 55 at easting 285979 and northing 8230029 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 289466 and northing 7897969 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 394745 and northing 7898866 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 395390 and northing 7788199 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 552303 and northing 7788433 of the Grid; and

(vi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 551965 and northing 7677763 of the Grid; and

(vii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 603933 and northing 7677519 of the Grid; and

(viii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 601715 and northing 7345403 of the Grid; and

(ix) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 194772 and northing 7342512 of the Grid; and

(x) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 197180 and northing 7231690 of the Grid; and

(xi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 298153 and northing 7233553 of the Grid; and

(xii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 303332 and northing 6901175 of the Grid; and

(xiii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 204955 and northing 6899158 of the Grid; and

(xiv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 207728 and northing 6788292 of the Grid; and

(xv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 694822 and northing 6790354 of the Grid; and

(xvi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 688928 and northing 6457804 of the Grid; and

(xvii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 594458 and northing 6459115 of the Grid; and

(xviii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 593418 and northing 6348256 of the Grid; and

(xix) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 500000 and northing 6348700 of the Grid; and

(xx) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 500000 and northing 6237831 of the Grid; and

(xxi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 361472 and northing 6236817 of the Grid; and

(xxii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 363117 and northing 6125916 of the Grid; and

(xxiii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 682517 and northing 6125116 of the Grid; and

(xxiv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 684711 and northing 6236028 of the Grid; and

(xxv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 315289 and northing 6236028 of the Grid; and

(xxvi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 313152 and northing 6346924 of the Grid; and

(xxvii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 266429 and northing 6345924 of the Grid; and

(xxviii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 263828 and northing 6456821 of the Grid; and

(xxix) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 53 to easting 688928 and northing 6457804 of the Grid; and

(xxx) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 53 to easting 677963 and northing 5903244 of the Grid; and

(xxxi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 322037 and northing 5903244 of the Grid; and

(xxxii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 324396 and northing 5792283 of the Grid; and

(xxxiii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 412201 and northing 5793699 of the Grid; and

(xxxiv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 54 to easting 413407 and northing 5682733 of the Grid; and

(xxxv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 413407 and northing 5682733 of the Grid; and

(xxxvi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 414639 and northing 5571749 of the Grid; and

(xxxvii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 500000 and northing 5572227 of the Grid; and

(xxxviii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 500000 and northing 5683208 of the Grid; and

(xxxix) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 673192 and northing 5681306 of the Grid; and

(xl) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 675604 and northing 5792283 of the Grid; and

(xli) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 324396 and northing 5792283 of the Grid; and

(xlii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 317483 and northing 6125116 of the Grid; and

(xliii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 408746 and northing 6126487 of the Grid; and

(xliv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 407650 and northing 6237380 of the Grid; and

(xlv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 500000 and northing 6237831 of the Grid; and

(xlvi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 500000 and northing 6459552 of the Grid; and

(xlvii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 594458 and northing 6459115 of the Grid; and

(xlviii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 601715 and northing 7345403 of the Grid; and

(xlix) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 500000 and northing 7345764 of the Grid; and

(l) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 500000 and northing 7456471 of the Grid; and

(li) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 295007 and northing 7455073 of the Grid; and

(lii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 292110 and northing 7676544 of the Grid; and

(liii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 188106 and northing 7674916 of the Grid; and

(liv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 56 to easting 186073 and northing 7785698 of the Grid; and

(lv) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 709244 and northing 7787262 of the Grid; and

(lvi) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 710534 and northing 7897969 of the Grid; and

(lvii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 500000 and northing 7899165 of the Grid; and

(lviii) proceeding in a straight line in Zone 55 to easting 500000 and northing 8231059 of the Grid; and

(lix) returning in a straight line in Zone 55 to the starting point.

109 Western Australia low density area

In this Schedule, the Western Australia low density area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 204955 and northing 6899158 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 226201 and northing 6122830 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 408746 and northing 6126487 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 409871 and northing 6015575 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 590129 and northing 6015575 of the Grid; and

(vi) proceeding in a straight line to easting 595369 and northing 6559624 of the Grid; and

(vii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 404620 and northing 6559624 of the Grid; and

(viii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 401674 and northing 6902384 of the Grid; and

(ix) returning in a straight line to the starting point.

110 Tasmania low density area

In this Schedule, the Tasmania low density area is the area located:

(i) starting at easting 373275 and northing 5493447 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 374996 and northing 5393531 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 473608 and northing 5394569 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 474609 and northing 5128061 of the Grid; and

(v) proceeding in a straight line to easting 660350 and northing 5126166 of the Grid; and

(vi) proceeding in a straight line to easting 668969 and northing 5492606 of the Grid; and

(vii) returning in a straight line to the starting point.

111 Darwin low density area

In this Schedule, the Darwin low density area is the area located:

(a) in Zone 52 of the Australian Map Grid; and

(i) starting at easting 662841 and northing 8590035 of the Grid; and

(ii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 744293 and northing 8589447 of the Grid; and

(iii) proceeding in a straight line to easting 744992 and northing 8672441 of the Grid; and

(iv) proceeding in a straight line to easting 663306 and northing 8672997 of the Grid; and

(v) returning in a straight line to the starting point.

Part 2 Density types

Part 2 — Density types

201 High density

The area density type of a spectrum access is high density if:

(a) the spectrum access is in, or includes, the Sydney area, the Melbourne area or the Brisbane area; and

(b) items 203 and 204 do not apply to the relevant licence or the spectrum access.

202 Medium density

The area density type of a spectrum access is medium density if:

(a) the spectrum access is not in, and does not include, the Sydney area, the Melbourne area or the Brisbane area; and

(b) the spectrum access is in, or includes, the Perth area, the Adelaide area or the Newcastle area; and

(c) items 203 and 204 do not apply to the relevant licence or the spectrum access.

203 Low density

(1) The area density type of a spectrum access is low density if:

(a) the spectrum access is not in, and does not include, any of the following areas:

(i) the Sydney area;

(ii) the Melbourne area;

(iii) the Brisbane area;

(iv) the Perth area;

(v) the Adelaide area;

(vi) the Newcastle area; and

(b) the spectrum access is in, or includes, any of the following areas:

(i) the East Australia low density area;

(ii) the Western Australia low density area;

(iii) the Tasmania low density area;

(iv) the Darwin low density area; and

(c) item 204 does not apply to the relevant licence or the spectrum access.

(2) The area density type of:

(a) a maritime ship licence authorising the licensee to operate a maritime ship station (wherever situated); or

(b) an aircraft licence authorising the licensee to operate an aircraft station (wherever situated); or

(c) a spectrum access authorising the licensee to operate a device in Australian waters only;

is low density.

203A Remote density

The area density type of a spectrum access is remote density if:

(a) the spectrum access is not in any of the areas mentioned in Part 1; and

(b) the spectrum access does not include any of the areas mentioned in Part 1; and

(c) item 204 does not apply to the spectrum access.

204 Australia wide

The area density type of:

(a) a spectrum access under a space licence, authorising the licensee to operate a space station to transmit to an earth receive station anywhere in Australia; or

(b) a spectrum access under any other licence, authorising the licensee to operate a device anywhere in Australia;

is Australia wide.

205 Area density—space licence

The area density type of a spectrum access under a space licence authorising the licensee to operate a space station to transmit to an earth receive station at a specified location or access area in Australia is the area density type that would apply to the earth receive station if:

(a) it were being operated under a spectrum access authorising the operation of the station at the location or area; and

(b) the area density type of the spectrum access were worked out under this Part (other than under paragraph 203(2)(a), paragraph 203(2)(b) or item 204).

Schedule 2 Annual amounts

Schedule 2 — Annual amounts

(subsection 2.1(2))

Part 1 General rules

Part 1 — General rules

101 Uses of stations

(1) If an item in this Schedule refers to a licence that authorises the use of a station of a particular kind, the item also applies to a licence that authorises the operation of:

(a) more than 1 station of that kind; or

(b) 2 or more stations, including 1 or more stations of that kind; or

(c) remote or supplementary stations.

(2) The authorisation of the operation of:

(a) remote stations on a transmit frequency that is the same as a receive frequency or a transmit frequency of the station or stations of a kind; or

(b) supplementary stations;

does not constitute a separate spectrum access for working out transmitter licence tax.

Part 2 Assigned licences

Part 2 — Assigned licences

201 Licences

(1) This Part applies to a licence that relates to any of the following:

(a) an aeronautical assigned station;
(b) an aeronautical assigned system station;
(c) an aircraft assigned station;
(d) an HF Domestic Service station;
(e) an HF Overseas Service station;
(f) an HF Overseas (IBL) Service station;
(g) a narrowcasting service station, other than a narrowcasting service station that is operated under a licence to which Part 8 of this Schedule applies ;
(h) an ambulatory station, other than an ambulatory station that is operated under a harmonised government spectrum area licence;
(i) a CBRS repeater station;
(j) a major coast A station;
(k) a major coast B station;
(l) a limited coast assigned system;
(m) a ship station class B assigned;
(n) a ship station class C assigned;
(o) an outpost assigned station;
(p) a PMTS Class B operated in the frequency range 870–890 MHz;
(q) a radiodetermination station, other than a station that is operated under a radiodetermination licence to which Part 7 of this Schedule applies;
(r) a 900 MHz studio to transmitter link station;
(s) a defence licence.

(2) This Part also applies to any other licence that is not mentioned in another Part of this Schedule.

202 Annual amount of tax for spectrum access

Subject to items 203, 203A and 204, the amount of tax in respect of each spectrum access under the licence is the amount specified in Table 202 for the frequency range and area density type applicable to the spectrum access, multiplied by the bandwidth (in kHz) of the spectrum access.

Table 202

203 Low power spectrum access

The amount of tax in respect of a low power spectrum access is the amount worked out under item 202 for the spectrum access, divided by 10.

203A Micro power spectrum access

The amount of tax in respect of a micro power spectrum access is the amount worked out under item 202 for the spectrum access, divided by 20.

204 Minimum annual amount

If the amount of tax worked out in respect of a spectrum access using items 202, 203 or 203A is less than the minimum annual amount, the amount of tax is taken to be the minimum annual amount.

Part 2A Scientific licences

Part 2A — Scientific licences

205 Licences

This Part applies to licences authorising scientific assigned stations.

206 Annual amount of tax for spectrum access

Subject to items 206A and 207, the amount of tax in respect of each spectrum access under the licence is the amount specified in Table 206 for the frequency range and area density type applicable to the spectrum access, multiplied by the bandwidth (in kHz) of the spectrum access.

206A Licences authorising multiple scientific assigned stations

Where a licence authorises multiple scientific assigned stations, then the amount of tax payable is the sum of the amounts calculated in accordance with item 206 divided by the number of stations authorised by the licence.

Table 206

207 Low power spectrum access

The amount of tax in respect of a low power spectrum access is the amount worked out under item 206 for the spectrum access, divided by 10.

208 Minimum annual amount

If the amount of tax worked out in respect of a spectrum access using items 206, 206A or 207 is less than the minimum annual amount, the amount of tax is taken to be the minimum annual amount.

Part 3 Assigned licences in high demand frequency bands

Part 3 — Assigned licences in high demand frequency bands

301 Licences

This Part applies to a licence that relates to any of the following:

(a) a narrowband area service station;

(b) a point to multipoint station (land mobile spectrum);

(c) a point to multipoint system;

(d) a land mobile system, other than:

(i) a wireless audio system; or

(ii) a land mobile system that is operated under a harmonised government spectrum area licence;

(e) a paging system;

(f) an ambulatory system, other than:

(i) a wireless audio system; or

(ii) an ambulatory system that is operated under a harmonised government spectrum area licence.

302 Annual amount of tax for spectrum access

Subject to items 303, 303A and 304, the amount of tax in respect of each spectrum access under the licence is the amount specified in Table 302 for the frequency range and area density type applicable to the spectrum access, multiplied by the bandwidth (in kHz) of the spectrum access.

Table 302

303 Low power spectrum access

The amount of tax in respect of a low power spectrum access is the amount worked out under item 302 for the spectrum access, divided by 10.

303A Micro power spectrum access

The amount of tax in respect of a micro power spectrum access is the amount worked out under item 302 for the spectrum access, divided by 20.

304 Minimum annual amount

If the amount of tax worked out in respect of a spectrum access using items 302, 303 or 303A is less than the minimum annual amount, the amount of tax is taken to be the minimum annual amount.

Part 3A Harmonised government spectrum area licences

Part 3A — Harmonised government spectrum area licences

Division 1 Preliminary

301A Application of this Part

This Part applies to a harmonised government spectrum area licence.

302A Definitions

base amount, for a harmonised government spectrum area licence for a year, has the meaning given by Division 2.

state or territory of the licence, in relation to a harmonised government spectrum area licence, means the State or Territory within which the licence authorises the operation of a device.

Division 2 Base amounts

305A Base amount for a licence

The base amount for a licence is:

(a) the bandwidth (in MHz) authorised for use by a transmitter under the licence; multiplied by

(b) the tax rate in column 2 of Table 305A for the state or territory of the licence.

Table 305A

Note: Example: A harmonised government spectrum area licence authorises the use, by transmitters, of 10 MHz in every part of South Australia. The base amount for the licence on 5 April 2024 is: 10 x 20,292 = $202,920.

Part 4 Assigned Fixed Point to Point Licences

Part 4 — Assigned Fixed Point to Point Licences

401 Licences

This Part applies to a licence that relates to a point to point station.

402 Annual amount of tax for spectrum access

The amount of tax in respect of each spectrum access under the licence is the amount specified in Table 402 for the frequency range and area density type applicable to the spectrum access, multiplied by the bandwidth (in kHz) of the spectrum access.

Table 402

403 Minimum annual amount

If the amount of tax worked out in respect of a spectrum access using item 402 is less than the minimum annual amount, the amount of tax is taken to be the minimum annual amount.

Part 5 Assigned Fixed Point to Multipoint Licences

Part 5 — Assigned Fixed Point to Multipoint Licences

501 Licences

This Part applies to a licence that relates to either or both of:

(a) a point to multipoint station operating with a frequency greater than or equal to 960 MHz; and

(b) a point to multipoint station operating with a frequency of less than 960 MHz.

502 Annual amount of tax for spectrum access

Subject to item 503, the amount of tax in respect of each spectrum access under the licence is the amount specified in Table 502 for the frequency range and area density type applicable to the spectrum access, multiplied by the bandwidth (in kHz) of the spectrum access.

Table 502

503 Low power spectrum access

The amount of tax in respect of a low power spectrum access is the amount worked out under item 502 for the spectrum access, divided by 10.

504 Minimum annual amount

If the amount of tax worked out in respect of a spectrum access using items 502 or 503 is less than the minimum annual amount, the amount of tax is taken to be the minimum annual amount.

Part 6 Fixed television outside broadcast station

Part 6 — Fixed television outside broadcast station

601 Licences

This Part applies to a licence that relates to a television outside broadcast station.