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Telecommunications Carrier Licence Charges Determination 2026

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Summary

The Australian Department of Infrastructure published the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) (Estimated Total of Grants) Determination 2026, setting the estimated total grants figure used to calculate annual telecommunications carrier licence charges under the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997. Carriers subject to licence obligations will use this figure to determine their applicable charge contributions for the 2026 period.

What changed

This determination establishes the estimated total of grants for the 2026 financial year, which is used by telecommunications carriers to calculate their annual licence charge obligations under the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997. The figure directly impacts the amount each carrier must pay as part of their universal service and other grant-related obligations.

Telecommunications carriers holding carrier licences must use this determination when computing their charge liabilities. Failure to comply may result in penalties under the Act. Carriers should review their internal financial projections and ensure accounting systems reflect the updated grant estimation figure for accurate budgeting and compliance.

What to do next

  1. Review the 2026 estimated total grants figure for carrier licence charge calculations
  2. Update financial models for carrier licence fee contributions
  3. Ensure compliance with payment obligations under the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997

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Apr 8, 2026

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Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) (Estimated Total of Grants) Determination 2026

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Classification

Agency
DITRDCA
Published
April 8th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
F2026L00418

Who this affects

Applies to
Telecommunications firms
Industry sector
5170 Telecommunications
Activity scope
Licence fee calculations Universal service contributions Grant funding
Geographic scope
Australia AU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Telecommunications
Operational domain
Finance
Topics
Financial Services Government Contracting

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