Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2014L01684:reg:10:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2014L01684
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 14/32)
Character Range: 67781–70926

any statute or other legislation (whether primary or subordinate) is to a statute or other legislation of the Commonwealth as amended or replaced from time to time;
          (k) a reference to writing, or written, refers to any representation of words, figures or symbols capable of being rendered in a visible form; and
          (l) no provision of this Deed will be construed adversely to a Party solely on the ground that the Party was responsible for the preparation of this Deed or that provision.

      3. Scope of Deed

       3.1 This Deed sets out the terms and conditions under which the Registrar has obtained and may maintain accreditation as a Registrar.

      4. Term

       4.1 This Deed commences on the Commencement Date and, subject to this Deed, continues until terminated in accordance with clauses 5 or 25.

      5. Accreditation Procedures and Criteria

       5.1 The Registrar acknowledges that it has been invited to enter into this Deed in accordance with the accreditation procedures in Schedule 5 of the Rules, which include the following criteria (the Accreditation Criteria):
          (a) capability to provide Registration Services, including a suitably qualified and experienced staff to deliver the Registration Services;
          (b) financial viability, to ensure the ongoing provision of Registration Services;
          (c) demonstrated commitment to developing the cabling provider industry; and
          (d) willingness and ability to comply with this Deed.

       5.2 In order to maintain its accreditation, the Registrar must:
          (a) continue to satisfy the Accreditation Criteria;
          (b) comply with this Deed;
          (c) comply with the arrangements for the operation of the system for the registration of cabling providers under the Rules;
          (d) comply with reasonable directions given by the ACMA relating to the Accreditation Criteria or this Deed; and
          (e) provide the Registration Services:
             (i) nationally, such that cabling providers throughout Australia are able to readily access the Registration Services provided by the Registrar, which at a minimum means that the Registrar must have representatives who can be contacted in each State and Territory;
             (ii) at a minimum, during Business Hours on each Business Day;
             (iii) by direct personal contact, mail, telephone, facsimile, email, internet and other electronic communications (as appropriate); and
             (iv) in accordance with the Service Levels.

       5.3 The Registrar must on request promptly provide the ACMA with any information it reasonably requires concerning the Registrar's performance of its obligations under this Deed.

       5.4 The ACMA may revoke the Registrar's accreditation if:
          (a) the Registrar commits a material breach of the requirements of this clause 5;
          (b) the ACMA has given the Registrar written notice specifying that breach; and
          (c) the Registrar fails to remedy that breach to the ACMA's reasonable satisfaction within 14 days of receipt of that notice, or such longer period as may