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SpamAct03WD02Uploaded by Shayne AberhartRelated InterestsEmailVirtuePublic LawPoliticsCommon LawRating and Stats0.0 (0)Document ActionsDownloadShare or Embed DocumentEmbedView MoreCopyright: Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)List price: $0.00Download as PDF, TXT or read online from ScribdFlag for inappropriate contentSpam Act 2003Act No. 129 of 2003 as amended This compilation was prepared on 1 July 2005 taking into account amendments up to Act No. 45 of 2005 The text of any of those amendments not in force on that date is appended in the Notes section The operation of amendments that have been incorporated may be affected by application provisions that are set out in the Notes section Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Short title.......................................................................................1 Commencement .............................................................................1 Simplified outline ..........................................................................2 Definitions.....................................................................................3 Electronic messages .......................................................................8 Commercial electronic messages ....................................................9 Australian link .............................................................................10 Authorising the sending of electronic messages.............................11 Sending of electronic messages—carriage service providers ..........12 Continuity of partnerships ............................................................12 Extended meaning of use..............................................................12 Crown to be bound.......................................................................12 Extension to external Territories...................................................12 Extra-territorial application...........................................................12
13 Simplified outline ........................................................................13 Unsolicited commercial electronic messages must not be sent..............................................................................................13 Commercial electronic messages must include accurate sender information .......................................................................15 Commercial electronic messages must contain a functional unsubscribe facility ......................................................................16
19 Simplified outline ........................................................................19 Address-harvesting software and harvested-address lists must not be supplied.....................................................................19 Address-harvesting software and harvested-address lists must not be acquired ....................................................................20 Address-harvesting software and harvested-address lists must not be used ..........................................................................21 23 Simplified outline ........................................................................23 Pecuniary penalties for contravention of civil penalty provisions ....................................................................................23 Maximum penalties for contravention of civil penalty provisions ....................................................................................24 Civil action for recovery of pecuniary penalties.............................26
Criminal proceedings not to be brought for contravention of civil penalty provisions ................................................................27 Ancillary orders—compensation...................................................27 Ancillary orders—recovery of financial benefit.............................28 Schedule 3 (infringement notices).................................................28 29 Simplified outline ........................................................................29 Injunctions...................................................................................29 Interim injunctions.......................................................................29 Discharge etc. of injunctions.........................................................30 Certain limits on granting injunctions not to apply.........................30 Other powers of the Federal Court unaffected ...............................31 32 Simplified outline ........................................................................32 Acceptance of undertakings..........................................................32 Enforcement of undertakings........................................................32 Assessment of compensation for breach of undertaking.................33 34 Formal warnings—breach of civil penalty provision......................34 Additional ACMA functions.........................................................34 Operation of State and Territory laws............................................34 Implied freedom of political communication.................................34 Giving effect to international conventions.....................................35 Review of operation of Act...........................................................35 Regulations..................................................................................36
37 Object..........................................................................................37 Factual information ......................................................................37 Government bodies, political parties, religious organisations and charities.................................................................................38 Educational institutions ................................................................38 Regulations..................................................................................39 40 Object..........................................................................................40 Basic definition............................................................................40 Users of account authorised to consent on behalf of relevant electronic account-holder .............................................................40 When consent may be inferred from publication of an electronic address.........................................................................41
Regulations about consent ............................................................42 When withdrawal of consent takes effect ......................................42 44 Object..........................................................................................44 Definitions...................................................................................44 When an infringement notice can be given....................................44 Matters to be included in an infringement notice ...........................45 Amount of penalty .......................................................................46 Withdrawal of an infringement notice ...........................................47 What happens if the penalty is paid...............................................48 Effect of this Schedule on civil proceedings ..................................48 Appointment of authorised person ................................................48 Regulations..................................................................................49 51
in accordance with column 2 of the table. The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.An Act about spam. Section 47
12 December 2003 10 April 2004
. On the day after the end of the period of 120 days beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent. Section 42 6. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
4. or is taken to have commenced. The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent. Column 3 Date/Details 12 December 2003
The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent. Sections 1 and 2 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table 2. Sections 43 to 46 7. Parts 2 to 6 Column 2 Commencement The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent. Sections 3 to 14 3. Section 41
(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences.
Commencement information Column 1 Provision(s) 1. On the day after the end of the period of 120 days beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent. On the day after the end of the period of 120 days beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent. and for related purposes Part 1—Introduction
The following is a simplified outline of this Act: • • • This Act sets up a scheme for regulating commercial e-mail and other types of commercial electronic messages.
(2) Column 3 of the table contains additional information that is not part of this Act. Unsolicited commercial electronic messages must not be sent. Schedule 2 10. acquired or used. Column 3 Date/Details 10 April 2004
9. The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent. Schedule 3
This table relates only to the provisions of this Act as originally passed by the Parliament and assented to. Information in this column may be added to or edited in any published version of this Act. It will not be expanded to deal with provisions inserted in this Act after assent. Schedule 1 Column 2 Commencement On the day after the end of the period of 120 days beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent. Address-harvesting software must not be supplied. On the day after the end of the period of 120 days beginning on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.Part 1 Introduction
Commencement information Column 1 Provision(s) 8. acquired or used. An electronic address list produced using address-harvesting software must not be supplied. Commercial electronic messages must contain a functional unsubscribe facility.
. Commercial electronic messages must include information about the individual or organisation who authorised the sending of the message.
Part 26 (investigations). and (b) a pre-paid account. has a meaning affected by section 8. when used in relation to the sending of an electronic message. authorise.
. and (c) anything that may reasonably be regarded as the equivalent of an account. Those provisions include Part 6 (industry codes and standards).
The Telecommunications Act 1997 contains additional provisions about commercial electronic messages. Part 27 (information-gathering powers) and Part 28 (enforcement). Australian link has the meaning given by section 7. acquire. capturing or otherwise harvesting those electronic addresses. Australia. address-harvesting software means software that is specifically designed or marketed for use for: (a) searching the Internet for electronic addresses. when used in a geographical sense. has the same meaning as in the Trade Practices Act 1974. ACMA means the Australian Communications and Media Authority. includes the external Territories.
In this Act. agency includes: (a) an armed force. unless the contrary intention appears: account includes: (a) a free account.Introduction Part 1
The main remedies for breaches of this Act are civil penalties and injunctions. compiling. when used in relation to goods or services. and (b) a police force. and (b) collecting.
designated commercial electronic message has the meaning given by Schedule 1. (g) a provision of the regulations that is declared to be a civil penalty provision in accordance with paragraph 45(2)(c). educational institution includes: (a) a pre-school. commercial electronic message has the meaning given by section 6. and (b) responding to the message. repetitive or continuous basis. (6) and (9). carriage service has the same meaning as in the Telecommunications Act 1997. civil penalty provision means any of the following provisions: (a) subsections 16(1). and (c) filtering the message. (e) subsections 21(1) and (3). includes: (a) accessing the message. (c) subsections 18(1) and (6). has the meaning given by Schedule 2. director includes a member of the governing body of an organisation. dealing with. and (c) a college. (b) subsections 17(1) and (5).Part 1 Introduction
business includes a venture or concern in trade or commerce. (d) subsections 20(1) and (5). when used in relation to a commercial electronic message. and (b) a school. (f) subsections 22(1) and (3). and
. data processing device has the same meaning as in the Telecommunications Act 1997. consent. when used in relation to the sending of an electronic message. whether or not conducted on a regular.
or (d) an agency. Federal Court means the Federal Court of Australia. or (b) an agency. in relation to a matter. electronic message has the meaning given by section 5. a police force or a religious organisation. or (e) a department of the government of a part of a foreign country. or (b) a collection of electronic addresses. or (c) a department of the government of a foreign country. Internet carriage service means a listed carriage service that enables end-users to access the Internet. authority or instrumentality of the government of a part of a foreign country. evidential burden. authority or instrumentality of the Commonwealth.Introduction Part 1
. directly or indirectly attributable to the use of address-harvesting software. means the burden of adducing or pointing to evidence that suggests a reasonable possibility that the matter exists or does not exist. goods has the same meaning as in the Trade Practices Act 1974. to any extent. a State or a Territory. collection or compilation is. or (b) an agreement between Australia and a foreign country. a State or a Territory. where the production of the list. or (c) a compilation of electronic addresses. harvested-address list means: (a) a list of electronic addresses. international convention means: (a) a convention to which Australia is a party. government body means: (a) a department of the Commonwealth. employee includes an individual who is in the service of an armed force. or (f) an agency. authority or instrumentality of the government of a foreign country.
Note: Paragraph 22(1)(a) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 provides that person includes a body politic or corporate as well as an individual. or (e) whether in any other form. capital gain or any other form of return). and (e) an unincorporated body or association. and (c) a government body. or (d) whether in the form of visual images (animated or otherwise). see section 585 of the Telecommunications Act 1997. or (b) whether in the form of data. or (f) whether in any combination of forms. message means information: (a) whether in the form of text.
publish includes: (a) publish on the Internet.Part 1 Introduction
investment means any mode of application of money or other property for the purpose of gaining a return (whether by way of income. person includes a partnership. and (b) a partnership. logo includes a trade mark. organisation includes: (a) a body corporate. and (b) publish to the public or a section of the public.
Note: For treatment of partnerships. or (c) whether in the form of speech. mistake means reasonable mistake of fact. and (d) a court or tribunal. listed carriage service has the same meaning as in the Telecommunications Act 1997.
penalty unit has the meaning given by section 4AA of the Crimes Act 1914. Express references in this Act to organisations do not imply that references in this Act to persons do not include bodies politic or corporate. music or other sounds.
services has the same meaning as in the Trade Practices Act 1974. that is registered under: (a) the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. or (d) in any other case—the individual or organisation who is responsible for the relevant account. or (b) if the message is sent to an electronic address in connection with an instant messaging service—the individual or organisation who is responsible for the relevant instant messaging account. use has a meaning affected by section 11. or (c) when used in relation to an interest in land—includes transfer or create. standard telephone service has the same meaning as in the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999. supply: (a) when used in relation to goods or services—has the same meaning as in the Trade Practices Act 1974. or (b) when used in relation to land—includes transfer. in relation to the sending of an electronic message to an electronic address. voice call means:
. or (c) if the electronic address is a telephone number—the individual or organisation who is responsible for the relevant telephone account. software includes a combination of software and associated data. send includes attempt to send.
Note: See also section 9. or (b) a law of a State or Territory that deals with electoral matters. means: (a) if the electronic address is an e-mail address—the individual or organisation who is responsible for the relevant e-mail account.Introduction Part 1
registered political party means a political party. relevant electronic account-holder. or a branch or division of a political party.
an electronic message is a message sent: (a) using: (i) an Internet carriage service.
Basic definition (1) For the purposes of this Act. or (ii) an instant messaging account. or (c) if a call covered by paragraph (a) or (b) is not practical for a particular customer with a disability (for example. it is immaterial whether the electronic address exists. it is immaterial whether the message reaches its intended destination. because the customer has a hearing impairment)—a call that is equivalent to a call covered by either of those paragraphs. and (b) to an electronic address in connection with: (i) an e-mail account. (3) For the purposes of subsection (1). or (iii) a telephone account.
. the message is not an electronic message for the purposes of this Act. or (b) a call that involves a recorded or synthetic voice. or (iv) a similar account. whether or not the customer responds by way of pressing buttons on a telephone handset or similar thing.
Note: E-mail addresses and telephone numbers are examples of electronic addresses. (4) Subsection (1) has effect subject to subsection (5). Excluded messages—voice calls (5) If a message is sent by way of a voice call made using a standard telephone service. or (ii) any other listed carriage service.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1).Part 1 Introduction
(a) a voice call within the ordinary meaning of that expression.
or (h) to advertise or promote land or an interest in land. by a deception. to dishonestly obtain a financial advantage from another person. or prospective supplier. by a deception. telephone numbers or contact information (if any) set out in the message. or prospective supplier. of land or an interest in land. or (j) to offer to provide a business opportunity or investment opportunity. of goods or services. or (o) to assist or enable a person to dishonestly obtain a gain from another person. services. of the message is: (d) to offer to supply goods or services. or (p) a purpose specified in the regulations. a commercial electronic message is an electronic message. or prospective provider. or (m) to assist or enable a person. or (i) to advertise or promote a supplier. to dishonestly obtain property belonging to another person. or (g) to offer to supply land or an interest in land. it would be concluded that the purpose. having regard to: (a) the content of the message. or (e) to advertise or promote goods or services. interest or opportunity exists.
. it is immaterial whether the goods. and (b) the way in which the message is presented. land.Introduction Part 1
Section 6 6 Commercial electronic messages
Basic definition (1) For the purposes of this Act. of a business opportunity or investment opportunity. or (f) to advertise or promote a supplier. or (k) to advertise or promote a business opportunity or investment opportunity. or one of the purposes. or (n) to assist or enable a person. or (l) to advertise or promote a provider. and (c) the content that can be located using the links. (2) For the purposes of paragraphs (1)(d) to (l). where.
(b) the provider or prospective provider mentioned in paragraph (1)(l). services. land or interest or take up the opportunity. a commercial electronic message has an Australian link if. (5) Paragraphs (1)(d) to (p) are to be read independently of each other.2 of the Criminal Code has the same meaning in that paragraph as it has in that section. (9) An expression used in paragraph (1)(n) of this section and in section 134. Excluded messages—regulations (7) The regulations may provide that a specified kind of electronic message is not a commercial electronic message for the purposes of this Act. (n) or (o).
For the purposes of this Act. may be the individual or organisation who sent the message or authorised the sending of the message. it is immaterial whether it is lawful to acquire the goods.1 of the Criminal Code has the same meaning in that paragraph as it has in that section. and only if: (a) the message originates in Australia. Interpretation (8) An expression used in paragraph (1)(m) of this section and in section 134.Part 1 Introduction
(3) For the purposes of paragraphs (1)(d) to (l). or
. (6) Subsection (1) has effect subject to subsection (7). (10) An expression used in paragraph (1)(o) of this section and in section 135. (4) Any of the following: (a) the supplier or prospective supplier mentioned in paragraph (1)(f) or (i).1 of the Criminal Code has the same meaning in that paragraph as it has in that section. (c) the person first mentioned in paragraph (1)(m).
if: (a) an electronic message is sent by an individual or organisation. server or device that is used to access the message is located in Australia. server or device located in Australia. it is reasonably likely that the message would have been accessed using a computer. and (b) the sending of the message is not authorised by any other individual or organisation. and (b) the individual does so on behalf of an organisation. if: (a) an individual authorises the sending of an electronic message.Introduction Part 1
(b) the individual or organisation who sent the message. then: (c) the organisation is taken to authorise the sending of the electronic message. and (d) the individual is taken not to authorise the sending of the electronic message. or (d) the relevant electronic account-holder is: (i) an individual who is physically present in Australia when the message is accessed. or authorised the sending of the message. is: (i) an individual who is physically present in Australia when the message is sent. or (ii) an organisation that carries on business or activities in Australia when the message is accessed. Self-authorisation (2) For the purposes of this Act. or (c) the computer. or (e) if the message cannot be delivered because the relevant electronic address does not exist—assuming that the electronic address existed.
Attribution of authorisation to organisation (1) For the purposes of this Act (including subsection (2)). or (ii) an organisation whose central management and control is in Australia when the message is sent.
(1) For the purposes of this Act.Part 1 Introduction
the first-mentioned individual or organisation is taken to authorise the sending of the message.
Unless the contrary intention appears. matters and things outside Australia. a reference in this Act to the use of a thing is a reference to the use of the thing either: (a) in isolation. (3) The protection in subsection (2) does not apply to an authority of the Crown. or (b) in conjunction with one or more other things.
(1) This Act binds the Crown in each of its capacities. a person does not send an electronic message. (2) Subsection (1) is enacted for the avoidance of doubt. a change in the composition of a partnership does not affect the continuity of the partnership. (2) This Act does not make the Crown liable to a pecuniary penalty or to be prosecuted for an offence. or cause an electronic message to be sent. this Act extends to acts. omissions.
This Act extends to every external Territory. merely because the person supplies a carriage service that enables the message to be sent.
see Schedule 1.
Note 1: Note 2: For Australian link. with reasonable diligence.
Note: For the meaning of consent. that the message had an Australian link. have ascertained. a commercial electronic message that: (a) has an Australian link. and (b) could not.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the relevant electronic account-holder consented to the sending of the message. or cause to be sent.
. see Schedule 2. see section 7. or caused the message to be sent.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person: (a) did not know.
(1) A person must not send. Commercial electronic messages must include information about the individual or organisation who authorised the sending of the message. by mistake. Commercial electronic messages must contain a functional unsubscribe facility. (4) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person sent the message.Rules about sending commercial electronic messages Part 2
The following is a simplified outline of this Part: • • Unsolicited commercial electronic messages must not be sent. For designated commercial electronic message. and (b) is not a designated commercial electronic message.
or party to. with reasonable diligence. a contravention of subsection (1) or (6). Ancillary contraventions (9) A person must not: (a) aid. (3) or (4) bears an evidential burden in relation to that matter. (10) A person does not contravene subsection (9) merely because the person supplies a carriage service that enables an electronic message to be sent. and (ii) is not a designated commercial electronic message. Civil penalty provisions (11) Subsections (1). Message must not be sent to a non-existent electronic address (6) A person must not send. or cause to be sent. counsel or procure a contravention of subsection (1) or (6).
Note: Part 4 provides for pecuniary penalties for breaches of civil penalty provisions. a commercial electronic message to a non-existent electronic address if: (a) the person did not have reason to believe that the electronic address existed. (6) and (9) are civil penalty provisions. or (b) induce. and (b) could not. or (d) conspire with others to effect a contravention of subsection (1) or (6). that the message had an Australian link. or (c) be in any way. knowingly concerned in. whether by threats or promises or otherwise. and (b) the electronic message: (i) has an Australian link. have ascertained. abet. (7) Subsection (6) does not apply if the person: (a) did not know.Part 2 Rules about sending commercial electronic messages
(5) A person who wishes to rely on subsection (2). (8) A person who wishes to rely on subsection (7) bears an evidential burden in relation to that matter. a contravention of subsection (1) or (6).
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person sent the message. with reasonable diligence. and (c) that information complies with the condition or conditions (if any) specified in the regulations. by mistake. or (d) conspire with others to effect a contravention of subsection (1). see section 7. a contravention of subsection (1). or cause to be sent. counsel or procure a contravention of subsection (1).
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person: (a) did not know. (4) A person who wishes to rely on subsection (2) or (3) bears an evidential burden in relation to that matter. a commercial electronic message that has an Australian link unless: (a) the message clearly and accurately identifies the individual or organisation who authorised the sending of the message. directly or indirectly.
Note: For Australian link. and (b) could not. knowingly concerned in. or (c) be in any way. abet. Ancillary contraventions (5) A person must not: (a) aid. and (b) the message includes accurate information about how the recipient can readily contact that individual or organisation. that the message had an Australian link.Rules about sending commercial electronic messages Part 2
Section 17 17 Commercial electronic messages must include accurate sender information
(1) A person must not send. (6) A person does not contravene subsection (5) merely because the person supplies a carriage service that enables an electronic message to be sent. and (d) that information is reasonably likely to be valid for at least 30 days after the message is sent. whether by threats or promises or otherwise. or caused the message to be sent. a contravention of subsection (1). Spam Act 2003 15
. have ascertained. or party to. or (b) induce.
and (d) the statement is presented in a clear and conspicuous manner. and (g) the electronic address complies with the condition or conditions (if any) specified in the regulations. and (ii) a reasonable number of similar unsubscribe messages sent by other recipients (if any) of the same message. see Schedule 1. or (ii) a statement to similar effect. see section 7.Part 2 Rules about sending commercial electronic messages
Civil penalty provisions (7) Subsections (1) and (5) are civil penalty provisions. see subsection (8). and (f) the electronic address is legitimately obtained. and (e) the electronic address is reasonably likely to be capable of receiving: (i) the recipient’s unsubscribe message (if any). at all times during a period of at least 30 days after the message is sent. a commercial electronic message that: (a) has an Australian link. or cause to be sent. and
. For Australian link.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person: (a) did not know.
(1) A person must not send. unless: (c) the message includes: (i) a statement to the effect that the recipient may use an electronic address set out in the message to send an unsubscribe message to the individual or organisation who authorised the sending of the first-mentioned message.
Note 1: Note 2: Note 3: For unsubscribe message. For designated commercial electronic message. and (b) is not a designated commercial electronic message.
where the sending of the message is authorised by an individual or organisation. an unsubscribe message is:
. or (c) be in any way. by mistake. whether by threats or promises or otherwise. or caused the message to be sent. Civil penalty provisions (8) Subsections (1) and (6) are civil penalty provisions. (5) A person who wishes to rely on subsection (2). with reasonable diligence. knowingly concerned in. a contravention of subsection (1). abet. (7) A person does not contravene subsection (6) merely because the person supplies a carriage service that enables an electronic message to be sent. a contravention of subsection (1). have ascertained. (4) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person sent the message.Rules about sending commercial electronic messages Part 2
(b) could not. Ancillary contraventions (6) A person must not: (a) aid. or (d) conspire with others to effect a contravention of subsection (1). or (b) induce. counsel or procure a contravention of subsection (1). and (b) the relevant electronic account-holder. that the message had an Australian link. (3) or (4) bears an evidential burden in relation to that matter.
Note: Part 4 provides for pecuniary penalties for breaches of civil penalty provisions. or party to. directly or indirectly. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to the extent (if any) to which it is inconsistent with the terms of a contract or other agreement between: (a) the individual or organisation who authorised the sending of the first-mentioned message.
Unsubscribe message (9) For the purposes of the application of this section to a commercial electronic message.
. or (b) an electronic message to similar effect.Part 2 Rules about sending commercial electronic messages
(a) an electronic message to the effect that the relevant electronic account-holder does not want to receive any further commercial electronic messages from or authorised by that individual or organisation.
acquired or used. or (c) a harvested-address list. or (ii) a body corporate or partnership that carries on business or activities in Australia at the time of the supply or offer. acquired or used. or (d) a right to use a harvested-address list. see section 585 of the Telecommunications Act 1997. or (f) the customer is: (i) an individual who is physically present in Australia at the time of the supply or offer. to another person (the customer) if: (e) the supplier is: (i) an individual who is physically present in Australia at the time of the supply or offer. An electronic address list produced using address-harvesting software must not be supplied.
Note: For treatment of partnerships.
20 Address-harvesting software and harvested-address lists must not be supplied
(1) A person (the supplier) must not supply or offer to supply: (a) address-harvesting software. or (b) a right to use address-harvesting software.Rules about address-harvesting software and harvested-address lists Part 3
The following is a simplified outline of this Part: • • Address-harvesting software must not be supplied. or (ii) a body corporate or partnership that carries on business or activities in Australia at the time of the supply or offer.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the supplier: (a) did not know. abet. a contravention of subsection (1).Part 3 Rules about address-harvesting software and harvested-address lists
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the supplier had no reason to suspect that the customer. Civil penalty provisions (6) Subsections (1) and (5) are civil penalty provisions. with reasonable diligence. counsel or procure a contravention of subsection (1). directly or indirectly. or (d) conspire with others to effect a contravention of subsection (1). (4) A person who wishes to rely on subsection (3) bears an evidential burden in relation to that matter. Ancillary contraventions (5) A person must not: (a) aid.
21 Address-harvesting software and harvested-address lists must not be acquired
(1) A person must not acquire: (a) address-harvesting software. have ascertained. or party to. a contravention of subsection (1). or (b) induce. in connection with sending commercial electronic messages in contravention of section 16. or (c) be in any way. as the case may be. or another person. intended to use the address-harvesting software or the harvested-address list.
Note: Part 4 provides for pecuniary penalties for breaches of civil penalty provisions. and (b) could not. or (d) a body corporate or partnership that carried on business or activities in Australia at the time of the supply or offer. whether by threats or promises or otherwise. knowingly concerned in. that the customer was: (c) an individual who was physically present in Australia at the time of the supply or offer. or
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person did not intend to use the address-harvesting software or the harvested-address list.
22 Address-harvesting software and harvested-address lists must not be used
(1) A person must not use: (a) address-harvesting software. directly or indirectly. counsel or procure a contravention of subsection (1). see section 585 of the Telecommunications Act 1997. abet. a contravention of subsection (1). in connection with sending commercial electronic messages in contravention of section 16. knowingly concerned in. Civil penalty provisions (4) Subsections (1) and (3) are civil penalty provisions. or (c) a harvested-address list. or party to. a contravention of subsection (1). or (b) a harvested-address list. or (c) be in any way. or (d) a right to use a harvested-address list. Ancillary contraventions (3) A person must not: (a) aid.
Note: Part 4 provides for pecuniary penalties for breaches of civil penalty provisions.Rules about address-harvesting software and harvested-address lists Part 3
(b) a right to use address-harvesting software. or (d) conspire with others to effect a contravention of subsection (1).
Note: For treatment of partnerships. if the person is:
. if the person is: (e) an individual who is physically present in Australia at the time of the acquisition. or (f) a body corporate or partnership that carries on business or activities in Australia at the time of the acquisition. as the case may be. or (b) induce. whether by threats or promises or otherwise.
Note: Part 4 provides for pecuniary penalties for breaches of civil penalty provisions. or (b) induce.
Note: For treatment of partnerships. see section 585 of the Telecommunications Act 1997. directly or indirectly. a contravention of subsection (1). or (d) a body corporate or partnership that carries on business or activities in Australia at the time of the use. or (c) be in any way. or party to.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to the use of address-harvesting software or a harvested-address list. abet. counsel or procure a contravention of subsection (1). or (d) conspire with others to effect a contravention of subsection (1).
. if the use was not in connection with sending commercial electronic messages in contravention of section 16. whether by threats or promises or otherwise. a contravention of subsection (1). Civil penalty provisions (4) Subsections (1) and (3) are civil penalty provisions. Ancillary contraventions (3) A person must not: (a) aid.Part 3 Rules about address-harvesting software and harvested-address lists
(c) an individual who is physically present in Australia at the time of the use. knowingly concerned in.
Schedule 3 sets up a system of infringement notices relating to contraventions of civil penalty provisions. in respect of each contravention. as the Court determines to be appropriate. (2) In determining the pecuniary penalty.
(1) If the Federal Court is satisfied that a person has contravened a civil penalty provision. The Federal Court may make ancillary orders: (a) (b) directing the payment of compensation to a victim of a contravention of a civil penalty provision.Civil penalties Part 4
The following is a simplified outline of this Part: • • • Pecuniary penalties are payable for contraventions of civil penalty provisions. including: (a) the nature and extent of the contravention. and
. Proceedings for the recovery of penalties are to be instituted in the Federal Court. and (b) the nature and extent of any loss or damage suffered as a result of the contravention. and (c) the circumstances in which the contravention took place. the Court must have regard to all relevant matters. the Court may order the person to pay to the Commonwealth such pecuniary penalty. and directing the payment to the Commonwealth of an amount up to the amount of any financial benefit that is attributable to a contravention of a civil penalty provision.
then. the person has a prior record in relation to the civil penalty provision. and (c) whether the civil penalty provision is subsection 16(1). the Federal Court makes an order under subsection 24(1) against a person in respect of a contravention of a particular civil penalty provision. for the purposes of determining the penalty payable under subsection 24(1) by the person in respect of a contravention of the civil penalty provision that occurs after the first day. Maximum penalty payable by body corporate—no prior record (3) If a body corporate does not have a prior record in relation to a particular civil penalty provision: (a) the penalty payable under subsection 24(1) by the body corporate in respect of a contravention of the civil penalty provision must not exceed: (i) if the civil penalty provision is subsection 16(1). and (b) that is the first occasion on which the Federal Court makes an order under subsection 24(1) against the person in respect of a contravention of the civil penalty provision. Prior record (2) If: (a) on a particular day (the first day). and (e) if the Court considers that it is appropriate to do so—whether the person has previously been found by a court in a foreign country to have engaged in any similar conduct. or
. (6) or (9)—100 penalty units.
(1) The maximum penalty payable under subsection 24(1) by a person in respect of a contravention of a civil penalty provision depends on: (a) whether the person has a prior record in relation to the civil penalty provision (see subsection (2)). and (b) whether the person is a body corporate. (6) or (9).Part 4 Civil penalties
and (b) if the Federal Court finds that the person has. (6) or (9)—500 penalty units. on a particular day. committed 2 or more contraventions of the civil penalty provision—the total of the penalties payable under subsection 24(1) by the body corporate in respect of those contraventions must not exceed: (i) if the civil penalty provision is subsection 16(1). and
. Maximum penalty payable by a person other than a body corporate—no prior record (4) If a person other than a body corporate does not have a prior record in relation to a particular civil penalty provision: (a) the penalty payable under subsection 24(1) by the person in respect of a contravention of the civil penalty provision must not exceed: (i) if the civil penalty provision is subsection 16(1). committed 2 or more contraventions of the civil penalty provision—the total of the penalties payable under subsection 24(1) by the person in respect of those contraventions must not exceed: (i) if the civil penalty provision is subsection 16(1). and (b) if the Federal Court finds that the body corporate has. (6) or (9)—400 penalty units. or (ii) in any other case—250 penalty units. on a particular day. (6) or (9)—2.000 penalty units.Civil penalties Part 4
(ii) in any other case—50 penalty units. or (ii) in any other case—10 penalty units. (6) or (9)—20 penalty units. Maximum penalty payable by body corporate—prior record (5) If a body corporate has a prior record in relation to a particular civil penalty provision: (a) the penalty payable under subsection 24(1) by the body corporate in respect of a contravention of the civil penalty provision must not exceed: (i) if the civil penalty provision is subsection 16(1).000 penalty units. or (ii) in any other case—1. or (ii) in any other case—200 penalty units.
000 penalty units. or (ii) in any other case—5.
(1) The ACMA may institute a proceeding in the Federal Court for the recovery on behalf of the Commonwealth of a pecuniary penalty referred to in section 24.Part 4 Civil penalties
(b) if the Federal Court finds that the body corporate has. or (ii) in any other case—1.000 penalty units. committed 2 or more contraventions of the civil penalty provision—the total of the penalties payable under subsection 24(1) by the body corporate in respect of those contraventions must not exceed: (i) if the civil penalty provision is subsection 16(1). on a particular day. (6) or (9)—100 penalty units. or (ii) in any other case—50 penalty units. (2) A proceeding under subsection (1) may be commenced within 6 years after the contravention. on a particular day. committed 2 or more contraventions of the civil penalty provision—the total of the penalties payable under subsection 24(1) by the person in respect of those contraventions must not exceed: (i) if the civil penalty provision is subsection 16(1).
. and (b) if the Federal Court finds that the person has. (6) or (9)—2. (6) or (9)—10. Maximum penalty payable by a person other than a body corporate—prior record (6) If a person other than a body corporate has a prior record in relation to a particular civil penalty provision: (a) the penalty payable under subsection 24(1) by the person in respect of a contravention of the civil penalty provision must not exceed: (i) if the civil penalty provision is subsection 16(1).000 penalty units.000 penalty units. (3) The Federal Court may direct that 2 or more proceedings under subsection (1) are to be heard together.
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Section 27 27 Criminal proceedings not to be brought for contravention of civil penalty provisions
(1) If: (a) in one or more proceedings under section 26. and (b) the Court is satisfied that another person (the victim) has suffered loss or damage as a result of any or all of those contraventions. on the application of the ACMA or the victim. (4) An application under subsection (1) may be made at any time within 6 years after the contravention concerned. (c) any damage to the reputation of the victim’s business that is attributable to dealing with the messages. the Court may. (b) the effect of dealing with the messages on the victim’s ability to carry on business or other activities. (e) any other matters that the Court considers relevant. and in assessing the amount of compensation payable. the Court may have regard to the following: (a) the extent to which any expenses incurred by the victim are attributable to dealing with the messages. the Federal Court finds that a person (the perpetrator) has contravened one or more civil penalty provisions. (2) In determining whether a person (the victim) has suffered loss or damage as a result of one or more contraventions by another person of section 16 in relation to the sending of one or more commercial electronic messages. (d) any loss of business opportunities suffered by the victim as a result of dealing with the messages. (3) The Federal Court may make an order under subsection (1). make an order that the Court considers appropriate directing the perpetrator to compensate the victim. whether or not it makes an order under section 24.
and (b) the Court is satisfied that the person has obtained (whether directly or indirectly) a financial benefit that is reasonably attributable to any or all of those contraventions. whether or not it makes an order under section 24. the Federal Court finds that a person has contravened one or more civil penalty provisions.Part 4 Civil penalties
Section 29 29 Ancillary orders—recovery of financial benefit
(1) If: (a) in one or more proceedings under section 26. (2) The Federal Court may make an order under subsection (1).
Schedule 3 has effect. make an order directing the person to pay to the Commonwealth an amount up to the amount of the financial benefit. on the application of the ACMA. (3) An application under subsection (1) may be made at any time within 6 years after the contravention concerned. the Court may.
or is proposing to refuse or fail. and (b) the refusal or failure was. the Federal Court may. or is refusing or failing. grant an injunction requiring the person to do that act or thing. before considering the
. on the application of the ACMA. it is desirable to do so—requiring the person to do something. the Federal Court may. grant an injunction: (a) restraining the person from engaging in the conduct. in any conduct in contravention of a civil penalty provision. and (b) if.Injunctions Part 5
The following is a simplified outline of this Part: • The Federal Court may grant injunctions in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions. to do an act or thing.
Grant of interim injunction (1) If an application is made to the Federal Court for an injunction under section 32. on the application of the ACMA. Performance injunctions (2) If: (a) a person has refused or failed. in the Court’s opinion. is engaging or is proposing to engage. is or would be a contravention of a civil penalty provision.
Restraining injunctions (1) If a person has engaged. the Court may.
if an injunction is not granted.Part 5 Injunctions
application. to do that act or thing. it is likely that the person will engage in conduct of that kind—whether or not the person has previously engaged in conduct of that kind and whether or not there is an imminent danger of substantial damage to any person if the person engages in conduct of that kind. or to continue to refuse or fail. of injunctions
The Federal Court may discharge or vary an injunction granted under this Part. as a condition of granting an interim injunction. if an injunction is not granted. to give any undertakings as to damages. No undertakings as to damages (2) The Federal Court is not to require an applicant for an injunction under section 32. Performance injunctions (2) The power of the Federal Court to grant an injunction requiring a person to do an act or thing may be exercised: (a) if the Court is satisfied that the person has refused or failed to do that act or thing—whether or not it appears to the Court that the person intends to refuse or fail again. in conduct of that kind.
Restraining injunctions (1) The power of the Federal Court under this Part to grant an injunction restraining a person from engaging in conduct of a particular kind may be exercised: (a) if the Court is satisfied that the person has engaged in conduct of that kind—whether or not it appears to the Court that the person intends to engage again. or (b) if it appears to the Court that. grant an interim injunction restraining a person from engaging in conduct of a kind referred to in that section. or (b) if it appears to the Court that. or to continue to engage.
34 Discharge etc. it is likely that the person will refuse or fail to do that act or
The powers conferred on the Federal Court under this Part are in addition to.
. whether conferred by this Act or otherwise. any other powers of the Court. and not instead of.Injunctions Part 5
thing—whether or not the person has previously refused or failed to do that act or thing and whether or not there is an imminent danger of substantial damage to any person if the person refuses or fails to do that act or thing.
(2) If the Federal Court is satisfied that the person has breached a term of the undertaking.
(1) The ACMA may accept a written undertaking given by a person for the purposes of this section in connection with a matter relating to: (a) commercial electronic messages.
(1) If the ACMA considers that a person who gave an undertaking under section 38 has breached any of its terms. (2) The person may withdraw or vary the undertaking at any time. or address-harvesting software.Part 6 Enforceable undertakings
The following is a simplified outline of this Part: • A person may give the ACMA an enforceable undertaking in connection with a matter relating to: (a) (b) commercial electronic messages. (b) an order directing the person to pay to the Commonwealth an amount up to the amount of any financial benefit that the person has obtained directly or indirectly and that is reasonably attributable to the breach. the Court may make any or all of the following orders: (a) an order directing the person to comply with that term of the undertaking. but only with the consent of the ACMA. or (b) address-harvesting software. the ACMA may apply to the Federal Court for an order under subsection (2).
(2) In determining whether another person (the victim) has suffered loss or damage as a result of the breach.
.Enforceable undertakings Part 6
(c) any order that the Court considers appropriate directing the person to compensate any other person who has suffered loss or damage as a result of the breach.
(1) This section applies if. (d) any other order that the Court considers appropriate. (c) any damage to the reputation of the victim’s business that is attributable to dealing with the messages. (e) any other matters that the Court considers relevant. (b) the effect of dealing with the messages on the victim’s ability to carry on business or other activities. the Federal Court finds that a person has breached a term of an undertaking relating to the sending of commercial electronic messages. (d) any loss of business opportunities suffered by the victim as a result of dealing with the messages. in a proceeding under section 39. the Court may have regard to the following: (a) the extent to which any expenses incurred by the victim are attributable to dealing with the messages. and in assessing the amount of compensation payable.
in consultation with relevant industry and consumer groups and government agencies.
This Act does not apply to the extent (if any) that it would infringe any constitutional doctrine of implied freedom of political communication.Part 7 Miscellaneous
The ACMA may issue a formal warning if a person contravenes a civil penalty provision. (c) to liaise with regulatory and other relevant bodies overseas about co-operative arrangements for the prohibition or regulation of either or both of the following: (i) unsolicited commercial electronic messages. (ii) address-harvesting software.
. (ii) address-harvesting software.
The ACMA has the following functions: (a) to conduct and/or co-ordinate community education programs about either or both of the following: (i) unsolicited commercial electronic messages. (b) to conduct and/or commission research into issues relating to either or both of the following: (i) unsolicited commercial electronic messages. (ii) address-harvesting software.
(3) The Minister must cause copies of a report to be tabled in each House of the Parliament within 15 sittings days of that House after the completion of the preparation of the report. and (iii) deals with industry codes.
.Miscellaneous Part 7
Section 45 45 Giving effect to international conventions
(1) The regulations may make provision for and in relation to giving effect to an international convention that deals with either or both of the following: (a) commercial electronic messages. and (c) Part 6 of the Telecommunications Act 1997 to the extent to which that Part: (i) relates to e-marketing activities (within the meaning of that Part). the Minister must cause to be conducted a review of the operation of: (a) this Act. not exceeding a fine of 50 penalty units. and (b) prescribe penalties. and industry standards. (2) Regulations made for the purposes of subsection (1) may: (a) vest the Federal Court with jurisdiction in a matter or matters arising under the regulations.
(1) Before the end of the period of 2 years after the commencement of this section. for offences against the regulations. and (c) declare that a specified provision of the regulations is a civil penalty provision for the purposes of this Act. relating to matters covered by paragraphs 113(3)(q) to (v) of that Act. and (b) the Telecommunications Act 1997 to the extent to which that Act relates to this Act. (2) The Minister must cause to be prepared a report of a review under subsection (1). (b) address-harvesting software. and (ii) relates to activities that consist of carrying on business as an electronic messaging service provider (within the meaning of that Part).
or (b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Act.Part 7 Miscellaneous
Section 47 47 Regulations
The Governor-General may make regulations prescribing matters: (a) required or permitted to be prescribed by this Act.
(vi) if the message is sponsored—the name.
The object of this Schedule is to define the expression designated commercial electronic message. (ii) the name and contact details of the author. logo and contact details of the individual or organisation who authorised the sending of the message. (v) if the author is a director or officer of an organisation— the name. logo and contact details of the author’s employer.
(1) For the purposes of this Act. (viii) information that would have been required to be included by section 18 if that section had applied to the message. an electronic message is a designated commercial electronic message if: (a) the message consists of no more than factual information (with or without directly-related comment) and any or all of the following additional information: (i) the name. and
. logo and contact details of the sponsor.
Note 1: Designated commercial electronic messages must comply with section 17 (commercial electronic messages must include information about the individual or organisation who authorised the sending of the message). (vii) information required to be included by section 17. logo and contact details of the partnership. (iii) if the author is an employee—the name. Designated commercial electronic messages are exempt from section 16 (unsolicited commercial electronic messages must not be sent) and section 18 (commercial electronic messages must contain a functional unsubscribe facility). (iv) if the author is a partner in a partnership—the name. logo and contact details of the organisation.Designated commercial electronic messages Schedule 1
an electronic message is a designated commercial electronic message if: (a) the sending of the message is authorised by an educational institution. and (b) the message relates to goods or services. (ii) a registered political party. religious organisations and charities
For the purposes of this Act. (iv) a charity or charitable institution. and (c) the message relates to goods or services.Schedule 1 Designated commercial electronic messages
(b) assuming that none of that additional information had been included in the message. and (c) the message complies with such other condition or conditions (if any) as are specified in the regulations. of the goods or services concerned.
. or prospective supplier. or has been. and (c) the body is the supplier. (iii) a religious organisation. of the goods or services concerned. enrolled as a student in that institution. and (d) the institution is the supplier. or has been. or prospective supplier. and (b) either or both of the following subparagraphs applies: (i) the relevant electronic account-holder is. political parties. enrolled as a student in that institution.
For the purposes of this Act. an electronic message is a designated commercial electronic message if: (a) the sending of the message is authorised by any of the following bodies: (i) a government body. (ii) a member or former member of the household of the relevant electronic account-holder is. the message would not have been a commercial electronic message.
3 Government bodies.
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Clause 5 5 Regulations
by implication. and (ii) the business and other relationships.
3 Users of account authorised to consent on behalf of relevant electronic account-holder
(1) For the purposes of this Act.
Note: The concept of consent is relevant to section 16 (unsolicited commercial electronic messages must not be sent).
The object of this Schedule is to define the expression consent. consent means: (a) express consent. of the individual or organisation concerned. Subsection 16(2) provides that a contravention of subsection 16(1) does not happen if the relevant electronic account-holder consented to the sending of the message. or (b) withdrawal of consent. that person is taken to have been authorised to send that message on behalf of the relevant electronic account-holder. or (c) refusal of consent.
For the purposes of this Act. if a person other than the relevant electronic account-holder uses the relevant account to send an electronic message about: (a) consent. (2) Subclause (1) does not.Schedule 2 Consent
Note: See section 4. or
. when used in relation to the sending of an electronic message. limit the circumstances in which a person other than the relevant electronic account-holder may: (a) consent. or (b) withdraw consent. or (b) consent that can reasonably be inferred from: (i) the conduct.
or (iv) a particular holder of a statutory or other office. director. partner. or (vi) an individual from time to time holding.Consent Schedule 2
(c) refuse consent. or a group of individuals. or (vii) an individual. within the operations of an organisation. on behalf of the relevant electronic account-holder. to send electronic messages to: (i) a particular employee. (iv) or (v) applies—the employee. or (ii) a particular director or officer of an organisation. officer. or (v) a particular self-employed individual. if: (a) a particular electronic address enables the public. the consent of the relevant electronic account-holder may not be inferred from the mere fact that the relevant electronic address has been published. (iii). (ii). a particular office or position within the operations of an organisation. and (b) the electronic address has been conspicuously published. and (d) the publication is not accompanied by: (i) a statement to the effect that the relevant electronic account-holder does not want to receive unsolicited commercial electronic messages at that electronic address. or fulfilling a particular role. or (iii) a particular partner in a partnership.
(1) For the purposes of this Act. or a section of the public. Exception—conspicuous publication (2) However. occupying or performing the duties of. or
. or (ii) if subparagraph (a)(vi) or (vii) applies—the organisation concerned. and (c) it would be reasonable to assume that the publication occurred with the agreement of: (i) if subparagraph (a)(i). office-holder or self-employed individual concerned. from time to time performing a particular function.
partner. so long as the messages are relevant to: (e) if subparagraph (a)(i). if: (a) one or more electronic messages have been sent to the relevant electronic account-holder’s electronic address. functions or duties of the employee. the consent of a relevant electronic account-holder may not be inferred in the circumstances specified in the regulations. or (ii) a message to similar effect. the relevant electronic account-holder is taken. (ii). (2) The regulations may provide that. for the purposes of this Act. and (c) an individual or organisation authorised the sending of those commercial electronic messages to that electronic address. (iii). the consent of a relevant electronic account-holder may be inferred in the circumstances specified in the regulations. director.
(1) The regulations may provide that. or (g) if subparagraph (a)(vii) applies—the function or role concerned.Schedule 2 Consent
(ii) a statement to similar effect. and (b) the relevant electronic account-holder has consented to the sending of those commercial electronic messages to that electronic address. for the purposes of this Act. officer.
(1) For the purposes of this Act. for the purposes of this Act. or a user of the relevant account. (iv) or (v) applies—the work-related business. and (d) the relevant electronic account-holder. or (f) if subparagraph (a)(vi) applies—the office or position concerned.
. to have consented to the sending of commercial electronic messages to that address. sends the individual or organisation: (i) a message to the effect that the account-holder does not want to receive any further commercial electronic messages at that electronic address from or authorised by that individual or organisation. office-holder or self-employed individual concerned.
a Sunday or a public holiday in: (a) if the message referred to in paragraph (1)(d) is an electronic message—the place to which the message was sent. or (g) in any other case—the day on which the message was delivered. (2) For the purposes of subclause (1). or (b) if the message referred to in paragraph (1)(d) was sent by post—the place to which the message was sent. a business day is a day that is not a Saturday.Consent Schedule 2
the withdrawal of consent takes effect at the end of the period of 5 business days beginning on: (e) if the message referred to in paragraph (d) is an electronic message—the day on which the message was sent.
. or (f) if the message referred to in paragraph (d) was sent by post— the day on which service of the message was effected (see section 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901). or (c) in any other case—the place where the message was delivered.
. the authorised person may give to the person an infringement notice relating to those contraventions. (2) An infringement notice must be given within 12 months after the day on which the civil contraventions are alleged to have taken place. committed one or more contraventions of a particular civil penalty provision. on a particular day.Schedule 3 Infringement notices
Note: See section 30. (3) This clause does not authorise the giving of 2 or more infringement notices to a person in relation to contraventions of a particular civil penalty provision that allegedly occurred on the same day.
In this Schedule: authorised person means: (a) the Chair of the ACMA. or (b) a member of the staff of the ACMA appointed under clause 9. infringement notice means an infringement notice under clause 3.
(1) If an authorised person has reasonable grounds to believe that a person has. civil contravention means a contravention of a civil penalty provision.
at the time the infringement notice was given. and (f) set out such other matters (if any) as are specified by the regulations. and (d) contain a statement to the effect that the matter or matters will not be dealt with by the Federal Court if the penalty specified in the notice is paid to the ACMA. (3) Subparagraph (1)(c)(ii) does not authorise the inclusion of information in a data processing device unless. (4) This clause does not limit the operation of the Electronic Transactions Act 1999.
Note: For the amount of penalty. the brief details must include the following information in relation to each alleged civil contravention: (a) the date of the alleged contravention. see clause 5. within: (i) 28 days after the notice is given.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c). and (c) either: (i) set out brief details of each of the alleged civil contraventions. and (b) set out the name of the authorised person who gave the notice. (b) the civil penalty provision that was allegedly contravened. in electronic form. and (e) give an explanation of how payment of the penalty is to be made.
. or (ii) be accompanied by one or more data processing devices that contain. on behalf of the Commonwealth. or (ii) if the ACMA allows a longer period—that longer period. it was reasonable to expect that the information would be readily accessible so as to be useable for subsequent reference. brief details of each of the alleged civil contraventions.Infringement notices Schedule 3
Clause 4 4 Matters to be included in an infringement notice
(1) An infringement notice must: (a) set out the name of the person to whom the notice is given.
the number obtained by multiplying 20 by the number of alleged contraventions 1. (6) or (9) the notice relates to more than 1. (6) or (9) the notice relates to more than 1. but fewer than 50. but fewer than 50.Schedule 3 Infringement notices
Clause 5 5 Amount of penalty
Infringement notice given to a body corporate (1) The penalty to be specified in an infringement notice given to a body corporate must be a pecuniary penalty equal to the number of penalty units worked out using the table:
Number of penalty units Item 1 In this case.000
Infringement notice given to a person other than a body corporate (2) The penalty to be specified in an infringement notice given to a person other than a body corporate must be a pecuniary penalty equal to the number of penalty units worked out using the table:
... alleged contraventions of subsection 16(1). (6) or (9) the number of penalty units is.. (6) or (9) the notice relates to 50 or more alleged contraventions of a civil penalty provision other than subsection 16(1). the notice relates to a single alleged contravention of subsection 16(1).. (6) or (9) the notice relates to a single alleged contravention of a civil penalty provision other than subsection 16(1). alleged contraventions of a civil penalty provision other than subsection 16(1). (6) or (9) the notice relates to 50 or more alleged contraventions of subsection 16(1).
. and (b) the infringement notice is withdrawn after the penalty is paid... alleged contraventions of a civil penalty provision other than subsection 16(1).
. alleged contraventions of subsection 16(1). (6) or (9) the notice relates to more than 1. the notice relates to a single alleged contravention of subsection 16(1). the withdrawal notice must be given to the person within 28 days after the infringement notice was given. (6) or (9) the notice relates to 50 or more alleged contraventions of subsection 16(1). but fewer than 50.. (3) To be effective. (6) or (9) the notice relates to a single alleged contravention of a civil penalty provision other than subsection 16(1). but fewer than 50. (6) or (9) the notice relates to 50 or more alleged contraventions of a civil penalty provision other than subsection 16(1). (6) or (9) the notice relates to more than 1. Refund of penalty if infringement notice withdrawn (4) If: (a) the penalty specified in the infringement notice is paid. (2) An authorised person may. 4
the number obtained by multiplying 4 by the number of alleged contraventions 200
(1) This clause applies if an infringement notice is given to a person.Infringement notices Schedule 3
Number of penalty units Item 1 In this case. (6) or (9) the number of penalty units is. by written notice (the withdrawal notice) given to the person. withdraw the infringement notice.
by writing. (3) Proceedings under Part 4 may not be brought against the person for the alleged civil contraventions.
. appoint a member of the staff of the ACMA as an authorised person for the purposes of this Schedule.
This Schedule does not: (a) require an infringement notice to be given in relation to an alleged civil contravention. or (b) affect the liability of a person to have proceedings under Part 4 brought against the person for an alleged civil contravention if: (i) the person does not comply with an infringement notice relating to the contravention. or (c) limit the Federal Court’s discretion to determine the amount of a penalty to be imposed on a person who is found in proceedings under Part 4 to have committed a civil contravention.Schedule 3 Infringement notices
the Commonwealth is liable to refund the penalty. or (ii) an infringement notice relating to the contravention is not given to the person. or (iii) an infringement notice relating to the contravention is given to the person and subsequently withdrawn.
The ACMA may. and (b) the penalty is paid in accordance with the infringement notice. (2) Any liability of the person for the alleged civil contraventions is discharged.
(1) This clause applies if: (a) an infringement notice relating to one or more alleged civil contraventions is given to a person. and (c) the infringement notice is not withdrawn.
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15–41. 43–46. 129.
Act Number and year Date of Assent Date of commencement Application.Notes to the Spam Act 2003
The Spam Act 2003 as shown in this compilation comprises Act No. Schedules 1 and 3: 10 Apr 2004 Remainder: Royal Assent Schedule 1 (items 121–123) and Schedule 4: 1 July 2005 (a) Schedule 2: (a) Sch. saving or transitional provisions
45. For application. 2003
Ss. saving or transitional provisions made by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2005. 2003 amended as indicated in the Tables below. see Act No. 2005
. 45. 2005.
Commencement information Column 1 Provision(s) 2. Schedule 1 Column 2 Commencement At the same time as section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 commences. Schedule 4 At the same time as section 6 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 commences. 3. or is taken to have commenced. in accordance with column 2 of the table. 3 and 10) of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2005 provide as follows: (1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences. 10.Notes to the Spam Act 2003
(a) Subsection 2(1) (items 2. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms. Schedule 2 Immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2. 1 July 2005 1 July 2005 Column 3 Date/Details 1 July 2005
..... am. 4 .... 45........ 45............... am........................................ 9 .......... 45... am......... 4 .. 2005 Part 6 Ss................................... = repealed and substituted
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