ACMA Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Consultation
Spectrum Planning & Licensing
Implementation of 1.9 GHz Planning Outcomes
ACMA consultation on the implementation of spectrum planning outcomes for the 1.9 GHz band.
Submission deadline: February 27, 2026
https://www.acma.gov.au/consultations/2025-11/implementation-19-ghz-planning-outcomesExpiring Spectrum Licences (Stage 4) – Application Process
Consultation on the proposed application process for Stage 4 expiring spectrum licences.
Submission deadline: February 27, 2026
https://www.acma.gov.au/consultations/2025-12/expiring-spectrum-licences-stage-4-application-processExpiring Spectrum Licences (Stage 4) – Updated Preliminary Views on Pricing
Consultation on updated preliminary pricing views for Stage 4 expiring spectrum licences.
Submission deadline: February 27, 2026
https://www.acma.gov.au/consultations/2025-12/expiring-spectrum-licences-stage-4-updated-preliminary-views-pricing
Wireless Technology & Interference Management
Views on 6 GHz Band Spectrum Sharing for Automatic Frequency Coordination
Consultation on spectrum sharing arrangements in the 6 GHz band, including the use of Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC).
Submission deadline: January 30, 2026
https://www.acma.gov.au/consultations/2025-10/views-6-ghz-band-spectrum-sharing-automatic-frequency-coordinationAdditional Assurance Measures for Coexistence of Wireless Broadband Services and Radio Altimeters
Consultation on additional assurance measures to manage coexistence between wireless broadband services and radio altimeters.
Submission deadline: February 6, 2026
https://www.acma.gov.au/consultations/2025-12/additional-assurance-measures-coexistence-wireless-broadband-services-and-radio-altimeters
Telecommunications Oversight & Reporting
Proposed Public Register of Telecommunications Outages
Consultation on the proposed establishment of a public register for reporting telecommunications outages.
Submission deadline: February 18, 2026
https://www.acma.gov.au/consultations/2026-01/proposed-public-register-telecommunications-outages
Regulatory Instruments & Industry Codes
Proposed Remake of Sunsetting Code Development Costs and Auditing Rules
Consultation on the proposed remake of rules relating to code development costs and auditing that are due to sunset.
Submission deadline: February 13, 2026
https://www.acma.gov.au/consultations/2025-12/proposed-remake-sunsetting-code-development-costs-and-auditing-rulesRemaking and Updating Maritime Instruments
Consultation on the remaking and updating of maritime instruments scheduled to sunset.
Submission deadline: February 5, 2026
https://www.acma.gov.au/consultations/2025-11/remaking-and-updating-maritime-instruments