271Issue of cabling licences

##### 271 Issue of cabling licences (1) Where an application has been made under section 270, AUSTEL may, by written notice given to the applicant, issue a cabling licence. (2) AUSTEL may include conditions in a cabling licence, including, for example, conditions relating to: (a) the types of premises in or on which the licensee may perform cabling work; and (b) requiring customer cabling in relation to which the licensee has performed cabling work to be inspected by carriers or AUSTEL; and (c) the duration of the licence. (3) AUSTEL must not issue a cabling licence unless it is satisfied that: (a) the application complies with subsection 270(2); and (b) the applicant has the necessary knowledge and experience to perform cabling work; and (c) cabling work performed in accordance with the conditions included in the licence would comply with technical standards determined by AUSTEL under Division 3; and (d) the issuing of the licence is not contrary to directions given by the Minister under Division 5. (4) Where AUSTEL issues a cabling licence, it must include in the notice under subsection (1) a statement to the effect that the applicant may, within 21 days after receiving the notice, apply to AUSTEL for reconsideration of the conditions included in the licence. (5) Where AUSTEL decides not to issue a cabling licence, it must give to the applicant written notice that the application is refused, together with: (a) its reasons for the refusal; and (b) a statement to the effect that the applicant may, within 21 days after receiving the notice, apply to AUSTEL for reconsideration of the refusal.