Commonwealth Numbered Acts

RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1992 No. 174, 1992 - SECT 3

3. The object of this Act is to provide for management of the radiofrequency
spectrum in order to:

   (a)  maximise, by ensuring the efficient allocation and use of the
        spectrum, the overall public benefit derived from using the
        radiofrequency spectrum;

   (b)  make adequate provision of the spectrum for use by public or community
        services;

   (c)  provide a responsive and flexible approach to meeting the needs of
        users of the spectrum;

   (d)  encourage the use of efficient radiocommunication technologies so that
        a wide range of services of an adequate quality can be provided;

   (e)  provide an efficient, equitable and transparent system of charging for
        the use of spectrum, taking account of the value of both commercial
        and non-commercial use of spectrum;

   (f)  support the communications policy objectives of the Commonwealth
        Government;

   (g)  provide a regulatory environment that maximises opportunities for the
        Australian communications industry in domestic and international
        markets;

   (h)  promote Australia's interests concerning international agreements,
        treaties and conventions relating to radiocommunications or the
        radiofrequency spectrum.