Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00735:clause:1_8d
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00735
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 8D
Character Range: 6999–7936

8D  Meaning of claim period

 (1) For the purposes of this Part, a claim period is:
 (a) the 2000‑2001 financial year and each later financial year; or
 (b) if the Minister determines in writing another period—the other period.

 (2) The Minister may determine different periods under paragraph (1)(b) in respect of:
 (a) one or more universal service subsidies; or
 (b) the digital data cost of one or more digital data service providers.

 (3) A period determined by the Minister under paragraph (1)(b) must not be a part of more than one financial year.

 (4) If the Minister determines a period under paragraph (1)(b), the determination may modify the way this Part applies to carriers and carriage service providers. The modifications may include additions, omissions and substitutions.

 (5) A determination under paragraph (1)(b) is a disallowable instrument for the purposes of section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.