Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00742:section:125aa
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Provision Reference: s 125AA
Character Range: 248880–250205

125AA  ACMA must determine an industry standard if directed by the Minister
 (1) The ACMA may, by legislative instrument, determine a standard that:
 (a) applies to participants in a particular section of the telecommunications industry; and
 (b) deals with one or more matters relating to the telecommunications activities of those participants.
Note 1: For examples of matters that may be dealt with by industry standards, see section 113.
Note 2: For variation and revocation, see subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (2) A standard under subsection (1) is to be known as an industry standard.
 (3) If the ACMA is satisfied that a body or association represents that section of the telecommunications industry, the ACMA must consult the body or association before determining a standard under subsection (1).
 (4) The Minister may, in writing, direct the ACMA to:
 (a) determine a standard under subsection (1) that:
 (i) applies to participants in a specified section of the telecommunications industry; and
 (ii) deals with one or more specified matters relating to the telecommunications activities of those participants; and
 (b) do so within a specified period.
 (5) The ACMA must not determine a standard under subsection (1) unless it does so in accordance with a direction under subsection (4).