(1) If the ACCC approves a draft migration plan, the plan becomes a final migration plan.
Note: A final migration plan came into force on 7 March 2012.
(2) If the ACCC approves a draft migration plan under subsection 577BD(2), the plan comes into force at the start of the day after notice of the decision to approve the plan is given to Telstra in accordance with subsection 577BD(6).
(3) If the ACCC approves a draft migration plan under subsection 577BDA(2), 577BDB(2) or 577BDC(2), the plan comes into force at the later of:
(a) the start of the day after notice of the decision to approve the plan is given to Telstra in accordance with subsection 577BDA(7), 577BDB(6) or 577BDC(5), as the case requires; or
(b) when the relevant undertaking under section 577A comes into force.
(4) A final migration plan may not be withdrawn.
(5) When a final migration plan comes into force, the relevant undertaking under section 577A has effect as if the provisions of the plan were provisions of the undertaking.
Publication requirement
(6) As soon as practicable after a final migration plan comes into force, the ACCC must publish a copy of the plan on the ACCC's website.
ACCC's functions and powers
(7) If a final migration plan provides for the ACCC to perform functions or exercise powers in relation to the plan, the ACCC may perform those functions, and exercise those powers, in accordance with the plan.
Plan is not a legislative instrument
(8) A final migration plan is not a legislative instrument.