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- This Technical Standard may be cited as ACA TS 015 – 19971.
[NOTE: This Standard takes effect on gazettal: see Telecommunications Act 1997 s. 376 (5).]
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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.
What this does This law sets the technical rules for analogue video equipment (like old televisions, video recorders, and cameras) that connects to Australian telecommunications networks.
How it works Rather than listing technical specs directly, the legislation incorporates by reference an external document called ACA TS 015 – 1997. This means the actual requirements—covering technical conditions and performance standards—are contained in that separate document approved by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA).
Who it affects
Why it matters It ensures video devices won't damage network infrastructure, interfere with other communications services, or create safety hazards. Equipment must comply with the referenced standard to be legally connected to the network.
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Direct links to the current provisions in Telecommunications Technical Standard (General Requirements for Analogue Video Customer Equipment Connected to a Telecommunications Network - ACA TS 015 - 1997).
[NOTE: This Standard takes effect on gazettal: see Telecommunications Act 1997 s. 376 (5).]
“ACA” means the Australian Communications Authority;
“customer equipment” has the meaning it has in the Act;
“telecommunications network” has the meaning it has in subsection 374(1) of the Act;
“the Act” means the Telecommunications Act 1997.
Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation (legislation.gov.au), CC BY 4.0.
[NOTE: This Standard takes effect on gazettal: see Telecommunications Act 1997 s. 376 (5).]
“ACA” means the Australian Communications Authority;
“customer equipment” has the meaning it has in the Act;
“telecommunications network” has the meaning it has in subsection 374(1) of the Act;
“the Act” means the Telecommunications Act 1997.