Telecommunications Numbering Plan 2025
17Use of local rate numbers
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17 Use of local rate numbers
(1) A local rate number may be used only for a local rate service.
(2) If an item in the table in Schedule 3 has “No” in column 3, a local rate number identified in columns 1 and 2 of the item must not be used in connection with the supply of a carriage service that routes an incoming call from outside Australia to the number.
(3) If an item in the table in Schedule 3 has “Yes” in column 3, a local rate number identified in columns 1 and 2 of the item may be used in connection with the supply of a carriage service that routes an incoming call from outside Australia to the number.
(4) A local rate number beginning with “1345” may be used only for monitoring security alarms.