The ACMA aims to foster an effective regulatory environment that supports a dynamic communications sector. Its regulatory functions are set out in the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005.
To meet government accountability requirements, the ACMA regularly reports on its performance through annual reports, Portfolio Budget Statements and other formal documents.
Evidence-informed regulation and effective consultation
The ACMA’s regulatory processes are informed by high quality evidence from a wide range of sources. These include working to enhance the effectiveness of our stakeholder consultation processes, which are an important source of evidence for our regulatory development activities. Find out more »
ACMA corporate plan 2012–2015
The ACMA corporate plan is prepared annually, although on a rolling three-year basis. It is approved by Authority members for presentation to the Minister pursuant to section 56 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005. View the corporate plan »
ACMA operating plan 2012–13
The ACMA’s operating plan provides detailed information about the organisation’s broad scope of work, key priorities and timeframes for 2012–13. The plan reflects both the strategic and forward-looking aspects of our work, as well as the many day-to-day functions ACMA performs. View the operating plan »
Statutory reports
These reports satisfy government accountability requirements, and include Portfolio Budget statements, annual reports, Compliance with the Senate Order on Agency Contracts, and the ACMA File Index. View statutory reports »
Budget statements
Portfolio Budget statements inform senators and members of parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to outcomes by the ACMA. View budget statements »
Client service charter
The client service charter outlines the ACMA's commitment to providing professional services to all who require them. View the client service charter »
Freedom of information
Outlines the ACMA's responsibilities and requirements under the Freedom on Information Act 1982. Find out about freedom of information »
The ACMA and the environment
The ACMA has adopted a range of measures designed to reduce its greenhouse emissions. Find out more about the ACMA and the environment »
Complaints about the ACMA
Describes the process for making a complaint about the ACMA. Find out about complaints about the ACMA »
