Australia
ACMA Frequency Band Plans Consultation ahead of LIPD Class License Remake
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is proposing to remake The Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class License 2015. The remake is proposed to extend this already-effective class license beyond 01 October 2025 with minor changes and new arrangements for emerging technologies.
The draft improves readability and corrects outdated references while removing unnecessary and unexercised limitations. This includes creating separate tables for transmitter categories, updating references to ETSI standards, and removing redundant clauses.
The draft also introduces new arrangements for emerging technologies:
- WMAS technologies will be authorized in the 520–694 MHz frequency range with a maximum EIRP of 100 mW in line with existing wireless audio transmitters in this range.
- Frequency-hopping transmitters will be allowed in the 5925–6425 MHz band largely aligned with EN 303 687.
- Digital modulation transmitters will be broadened to include all types in the 5150–5250 MHz band.
- The upper frequency limit for RLAN use will increase from 6425 MHz to 6585 MHz.
- New arrangements will be added for radio determination devices in the 13.4–14 GHz band.
- Alignment of arrangements for ground-based vehicular radar devices 76–77 GHz band with EN 301 091-1
ACMA intends to make changes to the following frequency band plans to ensure they are consistent with the new low interference potential devices class license:
- Radiocommunications (Mobile-Satellite Service) (1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz) Frequency Band Plan 2022.
- Radiocommunications (Television Outside Broadcasting) (2010–2110 MHz and 2200–2300 MHz) Frequency Band Plan 2022.
ACMA is satisfied that existing services covered by the band plans are not at risk of interference. The proposed changes to the band plans are open for consultation until 20 June 2025.
Source:
https://www.acma.gov.au/consultations/2025-05/changes-frequency-band-plans