Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N00367:reg:8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N00367
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 8
Character Range: 10431–11497

8  Connectivity and investment in regional and remote areas to deliver improved services to end users

The Government recognises that mobile and fixed wireless broadband services provide essential connectivity to end users. The ACMA should consider ways to support existing and new investment in regional and remote areas to deliver improved communications services, including but not limited to:
a)      an increased availability and choice of services for end users, in particular for end users with limited options under existing arrangements;
b)      voice and data mobile network coverage; and
c)      access to high-speed data services.
When designing the process to manage expiring spectrum licences, and subsequently setting new licence conditions, the ACMA should have particular regard to identifying potential impacts to regional Australia.
In considering this objective, the ACMA should have regard to wider Government policy priorities, including the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, particularly the Access to Information outcome (Outcome 17).