Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00735:clause:1_14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00735
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 14
Character Range: 90615–91489

14  Determination of alternative arrangements

 (1) The Minister may determine in writing that specified alternative arrangements apply to a universal service area in respect of a service obligation (whether or not it is a contestable service obligation).

 (2) A determination under subsection (1) may expressly modify:
 (a) the extent to which the default arrangements set out in Division 5 apply to the area; or
 (b) the way in which any of the provisions in this Part apply to the area.

 (3) The Minister must give to the ACA a copy of each determination made under this section.

 (4) A determination under this section is a disallowable instrument for the purposes of section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

 (5) In this section:

modify includes excluding the application of a provision entirely, as well as omitting, adding and substituting provisions.