Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2012C00870:clause:1_144
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2012C00870
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 144
Character Range: 93523–94440

144  Exemptions—Ministerial instrument
 (1) The Minister may, by written instrument, exempt a specified network from section 143.
Note: For specification by class, see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (2) The Minister may, by written instrument, exempt a specified local access line from section 143.
Note: For specification by class, see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (3) The Minister may, by written instrument, exempt a specified person from subsection 143(2).
Note: For specification by class, see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (4) An instrument under subsection (1), (2) or (3) may be:
 (a) unconditional; or
 (b) subject to such conditions (if any) as are specified in the instrument.
 (5) Before making an instrument under subsection (1), (2) or (3), the Minister must consult:
 (a) the ACCC; and
 (b) the ACMA.
 (6) An instrument under subsection (1), (2) or (3) is not a legislative instrument.