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Details: C2015A00025
- C2015A00025
Act No. 25 of 2015 as made
An Act to deal with consequential matters arising from the enactment of the Enhancing Online Safety for Children Act 2015, and for other purposes
Originating Bill: Enhancing Online Safety for Children (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2014
Date of Assent 24 Mar 2015
No. 25, 2015
4............ Translation of certain references.......................................................... 3
Schedule 1—Amendment of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 4
Part 1—General amendments 4
Part 2—Amendments to change certain references to the ACMA into references to the Commissioner 9
Broadcasting Services Act 1992 9
Schedule 2—Amendments of other Acts 10
Part 1—General amendments 10
Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 10
Part 2—Amendments contingent on the commencement of the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Deregulation) Act 2015 15
Telecommunications Act 1997 15
Schedule 3—Transitional provisions 16
[Assented to 24 March 2015]
This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Online Safety for Children (Consequential Amendments) Act 2015.
At the same time as section 3 of the Enhancing Online Safety for Children Act 2015 commences.
Immediately after the commencement of Part 1 of Schedule 1.
Immediately after the commencement of Part 3 of Schedule 1 to the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Deregulation) Act 2015.
However, the provisions do not commence at all if Part 3 of Schedule 1 to the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Deregulation) Act 2015 commences before the commencement of the provisions covered by table item 4.
4 Translation of certain references
If a Bill introduced into Parliament as the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Deregulation) Bill 2014 is enacted (with or without amendments) as the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Deregulation) Act 2015, each reference in this Act (other than this section) to the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Deregulation) Act 2014 is to be read as a reference to the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Deregulation) Act 2015.
Commissioner means the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner.
2 Part 13 (heading)
Part 13—Information gathering by the ACMA and the Commissioner
3 At the end of Division 1 of Part 13
169A Investigation by the Commissioner
A reference in this Part to an investigation by the Commissioner is a reference to an investigation by the Commissioner under:
(a) section 19 of the Enhancing Online Safety for Children Act 2015; or
(b) clause 27 of Schedule 5 to this Act; or
(c) clause 44 of Schedule 7 to this Act.
4 Section 173
5 Section 173
After “an investigation”, insert “by the ACMA”.
6 At the end of section 173
(2) For the purposes of an investigation by the Commissioner, the Commissioner may give a written notice to a person summoning the person:
(a) to attend before:
(ii) a delegate of the Commissioner named in the notice;
to produce documents or to answer questions; or
(b) to provide documents or other information to the Commissioner;
relevant to the subject matter of the investigation.
7 Before subsection 174(1)
Investigation by the ACMA
8 At the end of section 174
(4) If a person is summoned to attend before the Commissioner or a delegate of the Commissioner, the Commissioner or delegate may examine the person on oath or affirmation and, for that purpose:
(5) The oath or affirmation is to be an oath or affirmation that the statements the person will make will be true to the best of the person’s knowledge or belief.
(6) The Commissioner or delegate may require the person to answer a question that is put to the person at an examination and that is relevant to a matter that the Commissioner is investigating or is to investigate.
9 Before subsection 176(1)
10 At the end of section 176
(3) If a person is examined by the Commissioner or a delegate of the Commissioner, a record must be made of the examination and the person is entitled to be given a written copy of the record.
(4) If the record of the examination of a person is made in electronic form, the person is, if the person so requests, to be given a copy of the record in that form.
11 Section 177
Before “The ACMA”, insert “(1)”.
12 Paragraph 177(a)
After “investigation”, insert “by the ACMA”.
13 At the end of section 177
(2) The Commissioner may, by written notice given to a person, require the person:
(a) to make available for inspection by:
(ii) a delegate of the Commissioner;
any documents in the possession of the person that may contain information relevant to the subject matter of an investigation by the Commissioner; and
(b) to permit the Commissioner or the delegate, as the case may be, to make copies of any such documents.
14 Subsection 200(3)
15 At the end of section 200
(4) A person who gives evidence or produces documents at an investigation by the Commissioner has the same protection as a witness in a proceeding in the High Court.
16 Clause 27 of Schedule 5
Omit “its”, substitute “his or her”.
17 Subclause 28(2) of Schedule 5
Omit “it”, substitute “he or she”.
18 Subclause 68(5) of Schedule 5
19 Subclause 69(4) of Schedule 5
20 Subclause 70(8) of Schedule 5
21 Subclause 71(8) of Schedule 5
22 Clause 74 of Schedule 5
Omit “if it”, substitute “if the Commissioner”.
23 Paragraph 94(f) of Schedule 5
Omit “itself”, substitute “himself or herself”.
24 Clause 44 of Schedule 7
25 Subclause 45(2) of Schedule 7
26 Subclause 91(4) of Schedule 7
27 Subclause 92(3) of Schedule 7
28 Subclause 93(7) of Schedule 7
29 Subclause 94(7) of Schedule 7
30 Clause 97 of Schedule 7
31 Paragraph 112(1)(b) of Schedule 7
(d) a consultant engaged under section 69 of the Enhancing Online Safety for Children Act 2015;
33 Paragraph 112(1)(e) of Schedule 7
After “officer”, insert “or employee”.
34 Paragraph 114(f) of Schedule 7
35 Subclause 115(3) of Schedule 7
Part 2—Amendments to change certain references to the ACMA into references to the Commissioner
36 Amendments—changing certain references to the ACMA into references to the Commissioner
The specified provisions of the Act specified in this Part are amended as follows:
(a) by omitting “ACMA” (wherever occurring) and substituting “Commissioner”;
(b) by omitting “ACMA” (wherever occurring) and substituting “Commissioner”;
(c) by omitting “ACMA’s” (wherever occurring) and substituting “Commissioner’s”.
37 Schedule 5
38 Schedule 7 (other than paragraphs (a) and (b) of the definition of licensed broadcasting service in clause 2, subparagraph 9A(1)(a)(ii) and paragraphs 112(1)(c) and (e))
1 Section 3 (subparagraph (b)(iia) of the definition of authorised disclosure information)
2 Section 3 (paragraph (c) of the definition of investigation)
Omit “Part 4 of Schedule 5, Part 5 of Schedule 6, or Part 3 of Schedule 7,”, substitute “Part 5 of Schedule 6”.
3 Paragraph 4(3)(b)
Omit “, internet content, designated content/hosting services”.
5 Subparagraph 10(1)(o)(ii)
After “Broadcasting Services Act 1992”, insert “(other than Schedule 5 or 7)”.
6 Paragraphs 53(2)(n), (o), (p) and (pa)
7 After paragraph 57(a)
(i) remuneration, and other employment‑related costs and expenses, in respect of APS employees whose duties relate to the performance of the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner’s functions or the exercise of the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner’s powers;
(ii) any other costs, expenses and other obligations incurred by the Commonwealth in connection with the performance of the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner’s functions or the exercise of the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner’s powers; and
8 After paragraph 59D(1)(l)
(la) the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner;
9 Paragraph 273.9(5)(a) of the Criminal Code
Omit “Australian Communications and Media Authority”, substitute “Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner”.
10 Paragraph 273.9(5)(a) of the Criminal Code
Omit “Authority’s”, substitute “Commissioner’s”.
11 Paragraph 474.21(4)(a) of the Criminal Code
12 Paragraph 474.21(4)(a) of the Criminal Code
13 Paragraph 474.24(4)(a) of the Criminal Code
14 Paragraph 474.24(4)(a) of the Criminal Code
15 Division 1 of Part II of Schedule 2 (before the item relating to the Classification Board)
16 Section 284 (heading)
284 Assisting the ACMA, the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner, the ACCC or the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman
17 After subsection 284(1)
(1A) Sections 276 and 277 do not prohibit a disclosure by a person of information or a document if:
(a) the disclosure is made to:
(i) the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner; or
(ii) a member of the staff of the ACMA whose duties relate to the performance of the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner’s functions; and
(b) the information or document may assist the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner to carry out his or her functions or powers.
18 Section 299 (heading)
299 Assisting the ACMA, the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner, the ACCC or the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman
19 After subsection 299(1)
(1A) If information or a document is disclosed to a person as permitted by subsection 284(1A) or this subsection, the person must not disclose or use the information or document except for the purpose of, or in connection with, the carrying out of the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner’s functions and powers.
20 Section 299 (note)
Note: Section 284 deals with the disclosure or use of information or documents to assist the ACMA, the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner, the ACCC or the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.
21 Part 34 (heading)
Part 34—Special provisions relating to conventions and directions
22 At the end of section 579
• The Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner may give directions to a carrier or a service provider in connection with the Commissioner’s performance of his or her functions or the exercise of his or her powers.
23 After subsection 581(2)
(2A) The Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner may give written directions to:
in connection with performing any of the Commissioner’s functions or exercising any of the Commissioner’s powers.
(2B) This section is not limited by any other provision of a law that:
(a) confers a function or power on the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner; or
(b) prescribes the mode in which the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner is to perform a function or exercise a power; or
(c) prescribes conditions or restrictions which must be observed in relation to the performance by the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner of a function or the exercise by the Children’s e‑Safety Commissioner of a power.
24 After subsection 581(4)
(4A) A person must comply with a direction given to the person under subsection (2A).
Part 2—Amendments contingent on the commencement of the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Deregulation) Act 2015
25 Section 284 (heading)
26 Section 299 (heading)
27 Section 299 (note)
2 Transitional—acts of the ACMA to be attributed to the Commissioner
(1) This item applies to anything done by, or in relation to, the ACMA before the transition time under, or for the purposes of, Schedule 5 or 7 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
(2) After the transition time, the thing has effect as if it had been done by, or in relation to, the Commissioner.
3 Substitution of Commissioner as a party to certain pending proceedings
(a) any proceedings to which the ACMA was a party were pending in any court or tribunal immediately before the transition time; and
(b) the proceedings are under, or in connection with, Schedule 5 or 7 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
(2) The Commissioner is substituted for the ACMA, from the transition time, as a party to the proceedings.
4 Transitional—transfer of records to the Commissioner
(a) were in possession of the ACMA immediately before the transition time; and
(b) wholly or partly concern Schedule 5 or 7 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
(2) If the records or documents wholly concern Schedule 5 or 7 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, the records or documents are to be transferred to the Commissioner after the transition time.
(3) If the records or documents partly concern Schedule 5 or 7 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, the records or documents are to be made available to the Commissioner at the request of the Commissioner.
5 Transitional—authorised disclosure information
Despite the amendment of the definition of authorised disclosure information in section 3 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 made by this Act, that definition continues to apply, in relation to information obtained before the transition time, as if that amendment had not been made.
6 Transitional—protection from civil proceedings
Despite the amendments of:
(a) clause 29 of Schedule 5 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992; and
(b) clause 46 of Schedule 7 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992;
made by this Act, those clauses continue to apply, in relation to anything done before the transition time, as if those amendments had not been made.
7 Transitional—protection from criminal proceedings
Despite the amendments of clause 112 of Schedule 7 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 made by this Act, that clause continues to apply, in relation to anything done before the transition time by:
(a) the ACMA; or
(b) a member or associate member of the ACMA; or
(c) a member of the staff of the ACMA; or
(d) a consultant engaged to assist in the performance of the ACMA’s broadcasting, content and datacasting functions (as defined in the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005); or
(e) an officer whose services are made available to the ACMA under paragraph 55(1)(a) of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005;
8 Transitional rules
The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make rules in relation to transitional matters arising out of either or both of the following:
(a) the amendments made by this Act;
(b) the enactment of the Enhancing Online Safety for Children Act 2015.