Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1988 No. 228 GUIDELINES UNDER REGON 42 OF THE RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1983 - REG 5

5. Before expressing an order under section 41 of the Act to apply to a
broadcasting station or television station, or to a fixed transmitter the use
or function of which is essential to the operation of such a station, the
Minister shall have regard to-

   (a)  the likely effect of the order on broadcasting, and in particular the
        capacity of broadcasting to assist in dealing with the
        radiocommunications emergency in question, especially having regard
        to-

        (i)    the ability of television and radio broadcasting to disseminate
               information widely and quickly within and outside the area
               specified in the order; and

        (ii)   the provisions of section 104 of the Broadcasting Act 1942;

   (b)  the likely extent to which operation of broadcasting or television
        stations, or fixed transmitters the use and function of which are
        essential to the operation of such stations, could interfere
        substantially with radiocommunications being used for the purpose of
        dealing with the radiocommunications emergency in question or
        otherwise substantially disrupt or disturb such radiocommunications;
        and

   (c)  any other relevant consideration.