144Exemptions—Ministerial instrument

#### 144 Exemptions—Ministerial instrument (1) The Minister may, by written instrument, exempt a specified network from section 143. > Note: For specification by class, see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. (2) The Minister may, by written instrument, exempt a specified local access line from section 143. > Note: For specification by class, see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. (3) The Minister may, by written instrument, exempt a specified person from subsection 143(2). > Note: For specification by class, see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. (4) An instrument under subsection (1), (2) or (3) may be: (a) unconditional; or (b) subject to such conditions (if any) as are specified in the instrument. (5) Before making an instrument under subsection (1), (2) or (3), the Minister must consult: (a) the ACCC; and (b) the ACMA. (6) An instrument under subsection (1), (2) or (3) is not a legislative instrument. (7) The Minister must not make an instrument under subsection (1), (2) or (3) on or after the designated commencement date. (8) Subsection (7) does not prevent the Minister from varying an instrument that was in force immediately after the start of the designated commencement date.