Registration requirements for carriage service providers
Telecommunications Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2025
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Carriage service providers cannot provide listed services unless they are registered
The ACMA can demand more information from registration applicants in writing
Unregistered providers face fines up to 30,300 penalty units or the benefit gained from the breach
The Minister can exempt specific eligible providers from needing to register
Registered providers must tell the ACMA in writing if their registration details change
Registered providers must notify and transfer customers if their registration is revoked or not renewed
The ACMA can impose obligations on providers even after their registration is revoked
Industry participants must follow all registered industry codes and standards