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The Australian Communications AuthorityThe Australian Communications Authority (ACA) is responsible for regulating telecommunications and radio communications, including promoting industry self-regulation and managing the radio frequency spectrum. The ACA also has significant consumer protection responsibilities. The ACA was established under the Australian Communications Authority Act 1997, and exercises powers under the Telecommunications Act 1997, the Radiocommunications Act 1992, and other related legislation. The ACA falls under the Communications, Information Technology and the Arts portfolio. Our Minister is Senator Richard Alston. The Authority members are Mr Tony Shaw (Chair), Dr Bob Horton (Deputy Chair), Mr Allan Horsley (Member) and Professor David Round (part-time Member). Associate Member is Mr Michael Gordon-Smith. For the purposes of Schedule 3 to the Telecommunications Act 1997, the Minister for Communications, the Information Economy and the Arts has appointed six eligible Associate Members of the ACA. The ACA represents Australia’s communications interests internationally through its membership of the International Telecommunication Union, the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity and other appropriate bodies.Source: Australian Communications Authority website. |
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