Radiocommunications Act 1992
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The Radiocommunications Act 1992 is an Australian federal law that regulates the management, licensing, and use of the radiofrequency spectrum across Australia.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Radiocommunications Act 1992 canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11825168 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Radiocommunications Act 1992 Context triple: [Australian Communications and Media Authority, enforces, Radiocommunications Act 1992]
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A.
Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006
The Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 is a UK law that consolidates and regulates the use of the radio spectrum and wireless communication equipment, including licensing and enforcement powers.
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B.
Communications Act 2003
The Communications Act 2003 is a major UK law that overhauled regulation of broadcasting and telecommunications, creating a unified framework for electronic communications and media services.
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C.
Radiocommunications Agency
The Radiocommunications Agency was a former UK government body responsible for managing and regulating the radio spectrum before its functions were absorbed into Ofcom.
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D.
Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979
The Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 is an Australian federal law that regulates when and how government agencies can lawfully intercept and access telecommunications for law enforcement and national security purposes.
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E.
Telecommunications Act (Canada)
The Telecommunications Act (Canada) is the primary federal statute that regulates telecommunications services and carriers in Canada, defining the powers and responsibilities of regulators and industry participants.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Radiocommunications Act 1992 Target entity description: The Radiocommunications Act 1992 is an Australian federal law that regulates the management, licensing, and use of the radiofrequency spectrum across Australia.
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A.
Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006
The Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 is a UK law that consolidates and regulates the use of the radio spectrum and wireless communication equipment, including licensing and enforcement powers.
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B.
Communications Act 2003
The Communications Act 2003 is a major UK law that overhauled regulation of broadcasting and telecommunications, creating a unified framework for electronic communications and media services.
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C.
Radiocommunications Agency
The Radiocommunications Agency was a former UK government body responsible for managing and regulating the radio spectrum before its functions were absorbed into Ofcom.
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D.
Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979
The Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 is an Australian federal law that regulates when and how government agencies can lawfully intercept and access telecommunications for law enforcement and national security purposes.
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E.
Telecommunications Act (Canada)
The Telecommunications Act (Canada) is the primary federal statute that regulates telecommunications services and carriers in Canada, defining the powers and responsibilities of regulators and industry participants.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament of Australia
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Australian federal statute ⓘ |
| administeredBy | Australian Communications and Media Authority ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
radiocommunications devices in Australia
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radiofrequency spectrum ⓘ |
| authorises |
radiocommunications inspections
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seizure of non‑compliant radiocommunications equipment ⓘ |
| commencementDate | 1992 ⓘ |
| contains |
provisions on emergency and defence use of spectrum
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provisions on equipment compliance ⓘ provisions on licensing regimes ⓘ provisions on offences and penalties ⓘ provisions on spectrum planning ⓘ |
| country | Australia ⓘ |
| enactedBy | Parliament of Australia ⓘ |
| geographicalScope | Australia ⓘ |
| isInForce | true ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalArea |
communications law
ⓘ
spectrum management law ⓘ |
| legislature |
Australian Parliament
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linked to:
Parliament of Australia
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| primarySubject | radiocommunications regulation ⓘ |
| providesFor |
allocation of spectrum licences
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apparatus licences ⓘ class licences ⓘ enforcement powers relating to radiocommunications ⓘ interference management ⓘ issue of radiocommunications licences ⓘ technical standards for radiocommunications devices ⓘ |
| purpose |
to minimise harmful interference to radiocommunications
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to promote efficient use of the radiofrequency spectrum ⓘ to provide a framework for spectrum planning ⓘ |
| regulates |
licensing of radiocommunications in Australia
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management of the radiofrequency spectrum in Australia ⓘ use of the radiofrequency spectrum in Australia ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Broadcasting Services Act 1992
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Telecommunications Act 1997 ⓘ |
| replaced | Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905 ⓘ |
| royalAssentDate | 1992 ⓘ |
| sector |
broadcasting
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radiocommunications services ⓘ telecommunications ⓘ |
| shortTitle | Radiocommunications Act 1992 ⓘ |
| typeOfLicenceRegime |
apparatus licensing
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class licensing ⓘ spectrum licensing ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Radiocommunications Act 1992 Description of subject: The Radiocommunications Act 1992 is an Australian federal law that regulates the management, licensing, and use of the radiofrequency spectrum across Australia.
Referenced by (3)
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