The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is Australia's regulator for telecommunications, broadcasting, radiocommunications, unsolicited communications and certain online content. The ACMA’s purpose is to maximise the economic and social benefits of communications infrastructure, services, and content for all Australia.
The ACMA has responsibilities under four principal acts: the Radiocommunications Act, the Telecommunications Act, the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act and the Broadcasting Services Act. There are other Acts to which the agency responds in areas such as spam, the Do Not Call Register, and interactive gambling.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
9
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Executive Management
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 5, The Bay Centre, 65 Pirrama Road
Pyrmont NSW 2009
Australia
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Ms. Nerida O'Loughlin PSM | 14 October 2022 | 13 October 2024 |
Deputy Chair | Ms. Creina Chapman | 11 June 2018 | 10 June 2023 |
Member | Ms. Delia Rickard | 4 April 2019 | 3 April 2024 |
Member | Mr. Chris Jose | 1 May 2018 | 30 April 2023 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Ms. Anita Jacoby | 5 August 2018 | 4 August 2023 |
Member | Ms. Anna Brakey | 6 May 2021 | 5 May 2026 |
Member | Mr. James Cameron | 5 August 2021 | 4 August 2023 |
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