Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00958:reg:36
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00958
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 36
Character Range: 44490–46047

36  Changes made by the ACMA
 (1) After a research authorisation is granted, the ACMA may, in writing, with effect from a specified date:
 (a) specify additional conditions to which the authorisation is subject; or
 (b) vary or revoke any condition other than a condition specified in Subdivision C.
Note: If the ACMA decides to specify or vary a condition, an authorised research entity, or any other person affected by the decision, may request the ACMA to reconsider its decision (see section 42).

Consultation
 (2) Before taking an action under subsection (1), the ACMA may consult any person or body the ACMA considers appropriate.

Notice to the research entity of changes to authorisation
 (3) As soon as reasonably practicable after the ACMA takes an action under subsection (1), the ACMA must give written notice to each authorised research entity covered by the authorisation stating:
 (a) the action taken; and
 (b) the reasons for taking the action; and
 (c) that the entity, and any other person affected by the action, may request the ACMA to reconsider the action taken under section 42 (except if the action is to revoke a condition).
 (4) The notice must be given:
 (a) as soon as reasonably practicable after the action is taken under subsection (1); and
 (b) before the action is expressed to take effect.

Notice to Telstra of changes to authorisation
 (5) The ACMA must, as soon as reasonably practicable, give written notice to Telstra of the action taken under subsection (1).

Subdivision E—Removal of authorised research entities