Telecommunications Act 1991
242Allocation of numbers
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242 Allocation of numbers
(1) AUSTEL may, on application by a carrier or another person, allocate numbers for telecommunications services provided by that carrier or other person across a public telecommunications network. (2) An application must be in a form approved by AUSTEL. (3) If a person (including a carrier):
(a) is, or has been, allocated a number by AUSTEL under subsection (1); or
(b) is, or has been, otherwise allocated a number in respect of telecommunications services to be provided across a public telecommunications network; or
(c) otherwise controls the allocation of a number in respect of such telecommunications services;
the person may allocate that number to another person in respect of such telecommunications services only under this subsection. (4) An allocation of a number under subsection (1) or (3) must be made in accordance with:
(a) the policies set out in the national numbering plan; and
(b) any determination under section 242B applicable in relation to that number.