Telecommunications (Period for Providing Return of Eligible Revenue) Specification 2010

This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

What this does

This law sets a simple deadline for telecommunications companies to submit their financial returns to the government. Specifically, companies must provide their "return of eligible revenue" within four months after the end of the eligible revenue period.

Who it affects

Telecommunications companies (carriers and internet service providers) that must pay levies to support universal phone services
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), which collects these returns to calculate contributions to the Universal Service Fund

Why it matters

This four-month window gives telcos time to calculate their annual revenue for the purpose of funding universal service obligations—things like maintaining payphones and ensuring phone access in rural and remote Australia. It replaces an identical 2001 rule, ensuring the reporting deadline remains clear and enforceable.

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Telecommunications (Period for Providing Return of Eligible Revenue) Specification 20101

Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999

The AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA AUTHORITY makes this Specification under paragraph 20(2)(a) of the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999

Dated 1st September 2010

Chris Chapman [signed] Member

Nerida O’Loughlin [signed] Member / General Manager

Australian Communications and Media Authority

1 Name of Specification

This Specification is the Telecommunications (Period for Providing Return of Eligible Revenue) Specification 2010.

2 Commencement

This Specification commences on the day after it is registered.

3 Revocation

The Telecommunications (Period for Providing Return of Eligible Revenue) Specification 2001 is revoked.

4 Period for providing return of eligible revenue

For the purpose of paragraph 20(2)(a) of the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999, four months following the end of the eligible revenue period is the period specified as the period for providing a return of eligible revenue.

Note

Note: 1. All legislative instruments and compilations are registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments kept under the Legislative Instruments Act 2003. See http://www.frli.gov.au.

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Telecommunications (Period for Providing Return of Eligible Revenue) Specification 20101

Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999

The AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA AUTHORITY makes this Specification under paragraph 20(2)(a) of the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999

Dated 1st September 2010

Chris Chapman [signed] Member

Nerida O’Loughlin [signed] Member / General Manager

Australian Communications and Media Authority

1 Name of Specification

This Specification is the Telecommunications (Period for Providing Return of Eligible Revenue) Specification 2010.

2 Commencement

This Specification commences on the day after it is registered.

3 Revocation

The Telecommunications (Period for Providing Return of Eligible Revenue) Specification 2001 is revoked.

4 Period for providing return of eligible revenue

Note

Note: 1. All legislative instruments and compilations are registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments kept under the Legislative Instruments Act 2003. See http://www.frli.gov.au.

Telecommunications (Period for Providing Return of Eligible Revenue) Specification 2010

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