125AAACMA must determine an industry standard if directed by the Minister

125AA ACMA must determine an industry standard if directed by the Minister

(1) The ACMA may, by legislative instrument, determine a standard that: (a) applies to participants in a particular section of the telecommunications industry; and (b) deals with one or more matters relating to the telecommunications activities of those participants.

Note 1: For examples of matters that may be dealt with by industry standards, see section 113.

Note 2: For variation and revocation, see subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

(2) A standard under subsection (1) is to be known as an industry standard. (3) If the ACMA is satisfied that a body or association represents that section of the telecommunications industry, the ACMA must consult the body or association before determining a standard under subsection (1). (4) The Minister may, in writing, direct the ACMA to: (a) determine a standard under subsection (1) that: (i) applies to participants in a specified section of the telecommunications industry; and (ii) deals with one or more specified matters relating to the telecommunications activities of those participants; and (b) do so within a specified period. (5) The ACMA must not determine a standard under subsection (1) unless it does so in accordance with a direction under subsection (4).