The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), a state-owned entity established in 2005, is a statutory authority under Australia's federal government. Employing approximately 310 people, its headquarters are located in Australia. The ACMA's primary function is government administration, specifically regulating broadcasting, the internet, radiocommunications, and telecommunications.

Revenue

Founded

2005

Headcount

309

Headquarters

Australia

Primary Segment

Government Administration

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) requested that more illicit online gambling sites be blocked. Regarding alphanumeric sender ID registration, ACMA advises checking their website for the most up-to-date rules, as these are subject to change. Following a single submission to its consultation process, on an unspecified date, ACMA increased the total annual Electromagnetic Energy (EME) component of the spectrum licence tax for 2025–26 to $2,134,433.17 via the Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Tax) Amendment Determination 2025 (No. 1). Note that a separate news item discusses Illinois tax legislation signed into law on June 16th, 2024, and a related webinar is scheduled for October 3rd, 2024. This information is unrelated to ACMA activities. Finally, a separate entity, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), appointed Anmol Jain as Chairperson of its Northern Region.
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