- Date
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17 Sep 2008
- Chamber
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Senate
- Status
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Act
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Portfolio
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Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
- Summary
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Amends the
Broadcasting Services Act 1992
and Radiocommunications Act 1992
to: extend the deadline for commercial broadcasters to commence digital radio services in the mainland state capital cities to 1 July 2009; remove the requirement for digital radio services to commence in Hobart by the extended deadline; and retain the option for community radio stations to take up shares in joint venture companies that own digital radio transmission infrastructure.