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 | Nerida O’Loughlin | 14 October 2024 | 14 October 2027 |
| Deputy Chair | Ms. Carolyn Lidgerwood | 11 December 2024 | 11 December 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Samantha Paige Yorke | 28 August 2023 | 27 August 2028 |
| Member | Ms. Carolyn Lidgerwood | 16 October 2023 | 15 October 2028 |
| Member | Ms. Catriona LOWE | 19 June 2023 | 2028 |
| Member | Ms. Anna Brakey | 6 May 2021 | 5 May 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Adam Suckling | 24 July 2023 | 23 July 2028 |
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