07 Mar 🇦🇺 Australia | ACMA Opens Public Consultation on RALI Review Work Program 2025-2026
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has launched the public Australia RALI public consultation 2025-2026, aiming to update frequency assignment and coordination rules for apparatus-licensed services. Stakeholders can submit their feedback until March 24, 2025.
📅 Date: February 17, 2025
🏛 Regulatory Authority: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Regulation Status
📌 Status: Open for public consultation until March 24, 2025.
📌 Next Steps: The final revisions could take effect in 2026, depending on the consultation outcome.
Regulatory Impact
Type Approval & Market Access
✔ Potential adjustments to frequency coordination and licensing requirements for radiocommunications services.
✔ No immediate recertification required, but future changes could impact equipment compliance.
Spectrum Management & Technical Standards
✔ ACMA is reviewing 26 RALI documents containing frequency assignment and coordination instructions.
✔ Focus on updating coordination rules for microwave fixed services, outside broadcasting, point-to-point links, and wireless broadband.
✔ Evaluation of spectrum use in key bands such as 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 3.4-4.0 GHz, and millimeter-wave bands (58 GHz, 75 GHz, and 85 GHz).
Impact on Imports, Customs & Market Surveillance
✔ No immediate trade restrictions for radiocommunication equipment imports.
✔ Possible adjustments to coordination of earth stations and satellite links in shared frequency bands.
More Details
The RALI Review Work Program 2025-2026 aims to ensure that frequency coordination requirements remain up to date, aligned with evolving technologies and spectrum management best practices.
Key proposed changes include:
✔ Assessment of 26 RALI documents with spectrum assignment guidelines.
✔ Adjustments to frequency coordination rules for fixed and point-to-point microwave links.
✔ Review of protection measures for radio astronomy services and satellite links.
✔ Incorporation of international standards (ETSI, FCC, ITU-R) into frequency coordination frameworks.
The consultation period will help shape the final decisions, with technical reviews expected to take place between Q1 and Q3 of 2025. ACMA invites all stakeholders to submit feedback by March 24, 2025.
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