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##### 48 General governmental obligations of AUSTEL AUSTEL must perform its functions in a manner consistent with: (a) any policies of the Commonwealth Government notified by the Minister under section 49; and (b) any directions given by the Minister under section 50; and (c) Australia’s obligations under any convention of which the Minister has notified AUSTEL in writing.

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