1) On 17 October 2024, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) launched a public consultation on the "Revised Scheme for Re-establishing the LCD (Licensing Conditions Determination) Specification for Fixed Band Licences and the Arrangement for the Use of the 3.4–4 GHz Frequency Band" until 15 November 2024. Click on the link to view the original consultation.

2) On October 21, 2024, the ACMA launched a public consultation on the "Proposal for the Redevelopment of TLN and Eight Telecommunication Standards" until December 20, 2024. The public consultation includes key criteria such as AS/CA S004 audio performance requirements. Click on the link to view the original public consultation.

Following the public meeting of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) on 29 February 2024 on the application of the 6 GHz band (6425-7125 MHz), the ACMA launched a public consultation on 4 June 2024 on the possible introduction of Wireless Local Area Network (RLAN) and/or Wide Area Wireless Broadband (WA WBB) in the 6 GHz band. ACMA proposes four options, option 1 is to maintain the status quo (not to use 6425-7125MHz for RLANs and WA WBBs), and the other three options are to use 6425-7125MHz for RLAN/WA WBB to varying degrees. Until a decision is made, ACMA will stop certifying devices on these bands.

Click on this link to view the original public consultation available until 2 July 2024.

Due to the controversial comments received by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in the previous public consultation, the ACMA's application of the Upper 6 GHz (6425MHz-7125 MHz) frequency band has been put on hold pending the outcome of discussions at ITU WRC-23. In December 2023, WRC-23 formed a resolution on the allocation of the 6 GHz frequency band: Region 1 (Europe, Africa, The Russian Federation and the Arab States Region) allocated the entire 6425-7125 MHz band for IMT, some countries in Region 2 (the Americas) allocated the entire 6425-7125 MHz band for IMT, and in Region 3 (Asia-Pacific region) allocated the entire 7025-7125 MHz band for IMT, and on this basis, some countries in Region 3 allocated the entire 6425-7025 MHz band for IMT.

Australia's ACMA plans to discuss the 6 GHz band adjustment plan in a virtual format on 29 February, and will explore potential planning options for the 6 GHz band (6425–7125 MHz) for possible wireless local area network (RLAN) and/or IMT wireless broadband use. ACMA will also explore the applicability of Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) to expand the use of RLANs and examine related technical and regulatory issues.

Click link to view ACMA's meeting notice and participation requirements.