Telecommunications Act 1991 (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/ta1991n98o1991260/index.html
Summary Information:
The Telecommunications Act 1991 (Cth) was designed to ensure the provision of an efficient and economical standard telecommunications service in an equitable manner throughout Australia. Its objectives were to ensure that telecommunications carriers catered to the social, industrial and commercial needs of the Australian community. Telecommunications service provision is now regulated by the Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth) and a range of complementary Acts.

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

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