Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2015A00038:clause:1_62
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2015A00038
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 62
Character Range: 14350–15423

62  Section 4
Omit:

         • The universal service regime established by this Act is to be phased out and replaced by alternative contractual arrangements under the Telecommunications Universal Service Management Agency Act 2012.
substitute:

         • The universal service regime established by this Act is to be phased out and replaced by alternative contractual arrangements.
         • The Secretary is responsible for entering into contracts, and making grants, to support the provision of public interest telecommunications services.
         • Public interest telecommunication services include:
             (a) standard telephone services; and
             (b) payphones; and
             (c) emergency call services; and
             (d) the National Relay Service.
         • The ACMA will assess and collect the levy imposed on carriers by the Telecommunications (Industry Levy) Act 2012.
         • The proceeds of the levy will be used to:
             (a) pay contractors and grant recipients; and
             (b) pay eligible administrative costs.