FAQs on the New Internet Class Licensing Scheme FAQs on the New Internet Class Licensing Scheme 1. The class licence scheme just introduced is a new licensing scheme for the Internet and internet related services, specifically for Internet Access Providers and Internet Content Providers. The licensing scheme automatically licences Internet access services providers and internet content providers. For internet content providers, the class licence automatically licences them. They do not need to register with the Director of Broadcasting unless their web pages are primarily set up to promote political or religious causes, or unless they are required by the Minister responsible for broadcasting matters to register.
Registration means that they are responsible for the content they put up.
In any case, all Internet content providers are required to abide by the Internet Code of Practice. Failure to comply can incur sanctions and fines on the providers. The Broadcasting Act states that all broadcasting services need to be licensed. The Internet, specifically providing Internet access and providing content on the Internet is a licensable broadcasting service under the Act. However because of the nature of the Internet, the conventional licensing procedure would be inefficient and would not be practicable.