Telecommunications Act 1975 (Cth)

Category: Legislation
Binomial Name: Australian Commonwealth Government
Sub Category:Legislation
Place:
State/Country:Australia
URL: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/num_act/ta1975n55o1975260/s5.html
Summary Information:
The Telecommunications Act 1975 (Cth) established a Telecommunications Commission for the purposes of planning, establishing, maintaining and operating telecommunication services within Australia. Telecommunication services are now regulated by the Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth) and a range of complementary Acts.

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    • Legislation
  • Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth)

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    Legislation
    Created:Friday, 20 September 2002
    Modified:Friday, 4 March 2005

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