AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA AUTHORITY

The Australian Communications and Media Authority is tasked with ensuring media and communications works for all Australians. It is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, internet, radio communications, and telecommunications. ACMA's responsibilities include promoting self-regulation and competition in the telecommunications industry, while protecting consumers and other users; fostering an environment in which electronic media respect community standards and responds to audience and user needs; managing access to the radio frequency spectrum, including the broadcasting services bands; representing Australia's communications and broadcasting interests internationally. ACMA has offices in Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney.