Commonwealth of Australia

AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA AUTHORITY

Notice under subsection 136(2) of the Radiocommunications Act 1992

NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSAL TO REVOKE THE RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS (AIRCRAFT AND AERONAUTICAL MOBILE STATIONS) CLASS LICENCE 2016

Notice is given under subsection 136(2) of the Radiocommunications Act 1992 (the Act) that the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) proposes to revoke the Radiocommunications (Aircraft and Aeronautical Mobile Stations) Class Licence 2016 (2016 class licence) by making the draft Radiocommunications (Aircraft and Aeronautical Mobile Stations) Class Licence 2026 (2026 class licence) under subsection 132(1) of the Act and subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

Purpose of the 2016 class licence

The 2016 class licence authorises persons to operate aircraft stations and aeronautical mobile stations on shared frequencies, provided they meet the conditions set out in the class licence. The conditions deal with both technical and operational matters. The class licence is available from the Federal Register of Legislation at www.legislation.gov.au.

Further information

A copy of the draft 2026 class licence and information explaining the proposed changes are available on the ACMA’s website (www.acma.gov.au). Hardcopies may be obtained from the ACMA by contacting:

The Manager

Spectrum Licensing Policy

Australian Communications and Media Authority

PO Box 13112

Law Courts

Melbourne VIC 8010

Telephone: (03) 9963 6785

Email: SLPSConsultations@acma.gov.au

Comments

Under subsection 136(2) of the Act, the ACMA is seeking representations about the proposal to revoke the 2016 class licence.

Interested persons are invited to make representations about the proposed revocation no later than Tuesday, 21 July 2026. Representations should be in writing and should be addressed to: