Telecommunications Act 1989
Part 2ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF AUSTEL
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PART 2—ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF AUSTEL
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Establishment of AUSTEL
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AUSTEL is body corporate etc.
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General functions—overall responsibilities of AUSTEL
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General functions—protection of carrier reservations
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General functions—protection of competitors from unfair practices of carriers
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General functions—protection of consumers from unfair practices of carriers
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General functions—promotion of efficiency of carriers etc.
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General functions—technical regulation
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Other functions
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General powers
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AUSTEL and carriers to prevent use of networks and facilities in commission of offences
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General governmental obligations of AUSTEL
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Minister may notify AUSTEL of general policies of Commonwealth Government
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Minister may give directions to AUSTEL
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AUSTEL not otherwise subject to government direction
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Consultation
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Advisory committees