The Australian Communications and Media Authority (the ACMA) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to customer cabling regulatory arrangements. The effect of the changes would be to clarify the scope of cabling work covered by Division 9 of Part 21 of the Telecommunications Act 1997 (the Act) and the ACMA’s Cabling Provider Rules made under that Part of the Act.
A consultation paper detailing the proposed changes is available in Word (.docx) or PDF formats.
Comments are sought on the proposal to replace the Telecommunications (Types of Cabling Work) Declaration 1997 (the Declaration) with a new 2013 version. The proposed changes are intended to ensure that the new Declaration facilitates continued effective management of the cabling regulatory arrangements, particularly in light of recent developments in the home entertainment and home theatre environment.
Submissions
The ACMA welcomes submissions on the consultation paper. Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposed changes presented for public comment and to also identify any additional matters that may require clarification or amendment.
Industry participants, consumer bodies and members of the public are invited to make a submission by close of business,Friday 24 May 2013.