Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01711:reg:5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01711
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5
Character Range: 1554–3003

5  Direction on industry standard
 (1) I direct the ACMA to determine an industry standard under subsection 125AA(1) of the Act that complies with Divisions 2, 3 and 4 of this Part.
Note: The ACMA may comply with this subsection by determining one or more industry standards: see paragraph 23(b) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (2) An industry standard referred to in subsection (1) is:
 (a) to be determined no later than six months after the commencement of this direction; and
 (b) to commence in whole or in part no later than three months after it is made.
 (3) In determining an industry standard for the purposes of subsection (1), I direct the ACMA to consider conferring functions and powers on the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.
Note:  If the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman consents, an industry standard may confer functions and powers on the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman: see section 114 of the Act.
 (4)  I direct the ACMA to vary an industry standard made under this Part, as it considers necessary from time to time, in a like manner and subject to like conditions specified in subsection (1).
Note: The power to make an industry standard determined under subsection 125AA(1) includes the power to vary that standard in a like manner: see subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

Division 2—Industry standard relating to provision of information and advice by carriage service providers