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9 Application to be approved as a certified telecommunications provider

A participating telecommunications provider that is an originating telecommunications provider may apply to the ACMA to be approved as a certified telecommunications provider in the form approved in writing by the ACMA. An application made under subsection (1) must include evidence that the provider has in place, and will use, robust processes to accurately confirm the following information in relation to non-ABN entities on whose behalf the provider may apply to register a sender identification in the Register:

the identity of the individual making the application, using an identification verification service;
that the individual making the application is an entity representative;
that the entity has been officially recognised or certified by a governing body, regulatory authority or accreditation organisation in the country in which the entity is based.