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Apparatus Licence - Australian Government

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to operate a transmitter or receiver. There are several types of transmitter and receiver licences. A licence to operate a transmitter will let you use certain equipment at a specific location or within a geographic area. You can licence a receiver to prevent interference by having an assigned frequency.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

Up to 20 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Fees vary depending on individual circumstances. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Apparatus Licence Fee Schedule (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Radiocommunications Act 1992 Australian Government

Application process

Apply

Please be aware that if you intend to apply for a licence in multiple categories then you must fill out the application form separately for every category.

Administering agency

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Australian Communications and Media Authority

Communications Infrastructure

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.