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Telecommunications Act 1991
36General functions—overall responsibilities of AUSTEL
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##### 36 General functions—overall responsibilities of AUSTEL
The functions of AUSTEL include responsibility for:
(a) economic and technical regulation of the Australian telecommunications industry, including in particular:
(i) the promotion of fair and efficient market conduct within the industry; and
(ii) the implementation of the Commonwealth Government’s industry policies relating to telecommunications (including policies relating to the development of an internationally competitive telecommunications industry); and
(b) giving advice and assistance to the Australian telecommunications industry; and
(c) giving reports and advice to the Minister in relation to the industry.