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##### 46 Power to give directions to carriers (1) AUSTEL may give written directions to a carrier in connection with performing any of AUSTEL’s functions under sections 37 (promotion of competition), 38 (protection of consumers), 39 (numbering), 40 (reports to Minister on competitive safeguards and carrier performance), 41 (licensing), 42 (technical regulation) and 43 (administering universal service levy). (2) This section is not limited by any other provision of an Act that confers a power on AUSTEL.

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