42General functions—technical regulation and setting of technical standards

##### 42 General functions—technical regulation and setting of technical standards (1) The functions of AUSTEL include ensuring the safety and quality of telecommunications services and, for that purpose: (a) determining under Part 12 technical standards about: (i) network matters; and (ii) the connection of customer equipment to telecommunications networks; and (iii) the performance of cabling work; and (b) regulating the connection of customer equipment to telecommunications networks; and (c) regulating the performance of cabling work. (2) The functions of AUSTEL include managing Australia’s input into the setting of international technical standards for telecommunications, except so far as the Standards Association of Australia is responsible for managing Australia’s input into the setting of such standards.