Telecommunications Numbering Plan 2025
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87 Cessation of business
(1) The ACMA may withdraw a number held by an entity that was a carriage service provider if the ACMA is satisfied that:
(a) the entity is no longer a carriage service provider; and
(b) there are no proposed arrangements for the permanent transfer of the number to another registered carriage service provider.
(2) If the ACMA decides to withdraw a number under subsection (1), the ACMA must give written notice of the decision to the entity.
(4) The period between the date of the notice and the date on which the number is to be withdrawn must be at least 20 business days.
(5) If the ACMA is not the designated authority, then the ACMA must notify the designated authority of a decision to withdraw a number as soon as reasonably practicable after the decision is made.