Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999
151MRequesting information or advice from the ACMA
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151M Requesting information or advice from the ACMA
(1) The Custodian may request the ACMA to give the Custodian: (a) information required to be provided to the ACMA under an ECS direction; or (b) ECS information held by the ACMA; or (c) any other information relating to an ECS matter; or (d) advice relating to an ECS matter; if the Custodian considers it is necessary or appropriate for the performance of the Custodian’s functions. (2) The request must: (a) be in writing; and (b) specify the information or advice to be given by the ACMA. (3) The ACMA must give the information or advice: (a) unless paragraph (b) applies—within 7 days of receiving the request; or (b) if the request so specifies—as soon as practicable; or within such longer period as agreed to in writing by the Custodian. (4) The ACMA must give the Custodian: (a) the information specified in the request (if any); and (b) the advice specified in the request (if any); subject to any changes agreed to in writing by the Custodian.