123Review of the operation of this Act

123 Review of the operation of this Act

Review (1) Before 1 January 2018, the Minister must cause to be conducted a review of the operation of: (a) this Act; and (b) legislative instruments under this Act; and (c) the Telecommunications Act 1997 to the extent to which that Act relates to this Act. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), a review under that subsection must consider the following matters: (a) the extent to which the policy objectives set out in section 11 have been achieved; (b) whether there should be any changes to arrangements for the provision of: (i) standard telephone services; and (ii) payphones; and (iii) emergency call services; and (iv) the National Relay Service; (c) whether there should be any changes to the functions of TUSMA. (3) A review under subsection (1) must have regard to developments in the telecommunications industry, including developments in the technology for the provision of: (a) standard telephone services; and (b) payphones; and (c) emergency call services; and (d) the National Relay Service. Public consultation (4) A review under subsection (1) must make provision for public consultation. Report (5) The Minister must cause to be prepared a report of a review under subsection (1). (6) The Minister must cause copies of a report to be tabled in each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after the completion of the preparation of the report.