The ACMA issued the new Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan 2021 (the Spectrum Plan). This Spectrum Plan is developed under section 30 of the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and reflects the frequency allocation recommendations of the most recent World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs). It revokes the previous Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan 2017.

The Spectrum Plan 2021 is divided into two chapters. Chapter 1 is called “General information” and contains general information on the development and application of the Spectrum Plan and should be used for reference. It consists of 4 parts and provides explanations on the geographic regions and information about the table of frequency band allocations as well as spectrum management in Australia.

Chapter 2 is called “Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan” and includes the table of frequency band allocations and defines the general purposes for which the bands should be used. The Spectrum Plan contains not only domestic but also international footnotes connecting with the arrangements for spectrum management that are necessary for compliance.

Thus, due to the Spectrum Plan people are informed about the services they can operate on each frequency band and rules they must follow as well as the rules aligned with the requirements of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations.

The original text of the Spectrum Plan 2021 you can find here.

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The information has been prepared by the GMA Consult Group team.‍

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