192Variation and revocation of BCS tariff

192 Variation and revocation of BCS tariff

(1) Subject to this section, a carrier’s BCS tariff is in force for the period stated in the tariff under subsection 190(3). (2) A carrier may vary or revoke its BCS tariff by writing given to AUSTEL. (3) A variation or revocation takes effect:

(a) on the third business day after it is given to AUSTEL; or

(b) if it provides for it to take effect on a later day—on that later day.

(3A) Subsection (3) of this section does not affect the operation of section 238B. (4) A tariff must not be varied so as to cease to comply with section 190. (5) In preparing a variation, a carrier must have regard to its obligations under sections 83 and 84. (6) A variation must be prepared in such a way that complying with section 197 or 198 in relation to the varied tariff will not result in a contravention of section 183 or 184. (7) A carrier must vary its BCS tariff as and when necessary to ensure that:

(a) the carrier complies with its obligations under sections 83 and 84; and

(b) complying with section 197 or 198 in relation to the tariff will not result in a contravention of section 183 or 184.