260Variation of permits

##### 260 Variation of permits (1) AUSTEL may, by written notice given to the holder of a permit, vary the permit. (2) The power to vary a permit includes the power to: (a) vary the conditions of the permit; or (b) add further conditions; or (c) revoke any of the conditions. (3) AUSTEL must not vary a permit unless it is satisfied that: (a) connection of the customer equipment, to which the permit relates, to a telecommunications network in accordance with the conditions included in the permit, as varied, would comply with technical standards determined by AUSTEL under Division 3; and (b) the variation is not contrary to directions given by the Minister under Division 5; and (c) the variation is not contrary to policies notified by the Minister under subsection 49(1A). (4) A permit varied under this section has effect, as varied, on and from the day after the day on which notice of the variation is given to the holder of the permit. (5) Where AUSTEL varies a permit, it must include in the notice under subsection (1): (a) the text of the variation; and (b) AUSTEL’s reasons for the variation; and (c) a statement to the effect that the applicant may, within 21 days after receiving the notice, apply to AUSTEL for reconsideration of the variation.