Public Safety > Regulations

Bushfires point to need for better comms

18 October, 2013

The official inquiry into the devastating January 2013 bushfires in Tasmania has recommended improvements to the state's emergency radio communications system.


Regulations to protect wireless mic users

10 October, 2013

ACMA has released more details about efforts to ensure users of wireless microphones are protected from the sale or supply of illegal equipment.


Wireless microphones reminder from ACMA

18 September, 2013

ACMA is reminding users of wireless microphones that revised regulations will take effect in 2015.


NZ spectrum auction details announced

05 September, 2013

Details of the sale of nine lots of 2 x 5 MHz in the 700 MHz band have been released, along with the conditions that must be met by winning bidders.


US and Canada agree on spectrum

29 August, 2013

The FCC and Industry Canada have announced agreement on spectrum sharing arrangements for wireless applications along the nations' common border.


Telcos’ complaints procedures improved

31 July, 2013

ACMA says that three of the nation’s largest telcos have demonstrated “a high level of compliance” when it comes to dealing with customers’ complaints on time.


Responding to security threats

30 July, 2013

BBC Radio 4 has aired a series on technology security issues of great interest to public safety and infrastructure agencies.


ACMA marine radio news

24 July, 2013

ACMA says boaters’ awareness of VHF marine radio protocols is at an all-time high.


ACMA issues direction to Telstra

11 July, 2013

Telstra has been found in breach of privacy regulations, after details of 734,000 customers were visible via the internet.


New rules for Triple Zero via satphones

10 July, 2013

ACMA introduces new rules to ensure users in remote areas of Australia have access to the Triple Zero system via satellite phones.


Licensing of 28/31 GHz bands to change from 2014

02 July, 2013

Licences in the 28/31 GHz spectrum bands will change from spectrum to apparatus licences from February next year.


Canadian safety and security program

27 June, 2013 by Canadian Interoperability Technology Interest Group

The Canadian government is calling for proposals to improve resilience to public safety and security threats.


Consultation begins on remaining 700 MHz spectrum

26 June, 2013

The federal government has set a base price for spectrum access charges and is inviting industry comment.


Wireless microphone regulation changes

13 June, 2013

Some technical changes will affect manufacturers and importers of wireless microphones in the digital dividend frequencies.


New spectrum for emergency services

12 June, 2013

ACMA has developed a class licence that provides access to 50 MHz of spectrum of the 4.9 GHz band.


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