Communications & mediaAgency

Spectrum Management Agency

SMA

1993 – 1 July 1997

Agency that planned, licensed and policed the use of the radiofrequency spectrum.

How it came into existence

Established in 1993 to administer the Radiocommunications Act 1992, taking over the radiocommunications functions of the Department of Transport and Communications.

Split from Department of Transport and Communications · 1993
- Radiofrequency spectrum management
- Radiocommunications licensing

Legislation: Radiocommunications Act 1992

How it ended

Merged with AUSTEL on 1 July 1997 to form the Australian Communications Authority.

Merged into Australian Communications Authority · 1 July 1997
- Radiofrequency spectrum management

Main functions

Radiofrequency spectrum planning
Radiocommunications licensing
Spectrum auctions
Interference investigation and enforcement

Where it sits

Last in the portfolio of Department of Communications and the Arts.

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Sources

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