Australian Telecommunications Corporation
Telecom · Telecom Australia
1 July 1989 – 1 February 1992
Previously Australian Telecommunications Commission (1975–1989).
Government business enterprise that operated Australia's domestic telecommunications network, trading as Telecom Australia.
Names over time
- Australian Telecommunications Commission1975–1989
- Australian Telecommunications Corporation1989–1992
How it came into existence
The Australian Telecommunications Commission continued as the Australian Telecommunications Corporation under the Australian Telecommunications Corporation Act 1989, while its technical regulatory role passed to AUSTEL under the Telecommunications Act 1989.
Legislation: Australian Telecommunications Corporation Act 1989
How it ended
Merged with OTC Limited on 1 February 1992 to form the Australian and Overseas Telecommunications Corporation Limited (AOTC).
- Domestic telecommunications network and services
Main functions
- Domestic telephone network and services
- Data and mobile telephone services
- Telex and telegram services
- Universal service obligation
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Transport and Communications.
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Sources
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