[no bill text published] Restrictions on the use and disclosure of emergency communication system information
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
ACMA can order a recipient to provide information about a specific emergency communication system outage.
ACMA can order a recipient to take specific actions; this includes providing copies of records.
ACMA must respond to requests for directions within 7 days.
ACMA must provide specific information and advice to the Custodian.
The Custodian and ACMA can disclose emergency communication system information to a carrier.
Specified persons can use or disclose this information to perform their duties regarding emergency communication systems.
Entrusted persons can disclose this information if another Australian law requires it.
People are restricted from using or disclosing information provided under an emergency communication system direction.