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the ACMA will assign all such applications the same lot number.
          Part 4 Allocation where there is more than one applicant for the lot

4.1 Application of Part 4
  This Part applies if there is more than one applicant for a particular lot.
4.2 Holding an auction
  The ACMA must hold an auction for allocation of the lot(s) in accordance with this Determination.
4.3 Appointment of auctioneer
  The ACMA must appoint a person as auctioneer to conduct the auction.
4.4 Eligibility of applicants to participate in an auction for a lot
  A registered applicant is eligible to participate in an auction only for a lot that includes the proposed transmitter site and frequency details nominated by that applicant in the applicant's registration documents.
4.5 Notice to registered applicant
 (1) Within 25 business days after the closing date, the ACMA must give each registered applicant who is eligible to participate in an auction for a particular lot:
 (a) a notice setting out:
 (i) that there is more than one registered applicant eligible to participate in the auction for the lot and the number of applicants for the lot;
 (ii) that the ACMA will conduct an auction in relation to that lot;
 (iii) the starting time and date and place of the auction;
 (iv) the auction deposit amount for that lot; and
 (v) the date by which the auction deposit for the lot must be paid and by which the Form(s) of Authority must be lodged; and
 (b) a Form of Authority to be completed for each person authorised by the applicant to bid at the auction.
 (2) The ACMA:
 (a) subject to subsection (3), may change the details of information mentioned in subparagraphs 4.5 (1) (a) (i) and (iii); and
 (b) must tell all affected applicants of the change, in writing, as soon as practicable after making the change.
 (3) The ACMA must not change the starting date of the auction to an earlier date.
 (4) If an auction deposit is not paid by a registered applicant by the date set out in the notice in subparagraph 4.5 (1) (a) (v), the application for that lot will be taken to be withdrawn.
4.6 Payment of auction deposit
 (1) Registered applicants intending to bid at auction must pay an auction deposit for each lot they are eligible to bid for and that they intend to bid on.
 (2) The auction deposit will be determined under paragraph 2.2 (d) and must be paid in accordance with section 2.5 by the date specified by the ACMA under subparagraph 4.5 (1) (a) (v).
 (3) An auction deposit will be fully refundable if the applicant withdraws prior to the commencement of the auction or if the