Buying or selling electrical products

Electrical devices, equipment and products need to meet certain standards. This ensures they don’t interfere with networks.

1. Safety: non-compliant devices may not meet safety standards. This could put you and others at risk.
2. So you don’t cause interference: non-compliant devices can cause interference to other electronic devices. This can include mobile phones, GPS devices and emergency services equipment.
3. Ensuring quality and that the device works in Australia: non-complaint devices often break or don’t work. Don’t waste your money on them.
4. You’ll break the law and face penalties: if you are found with a non-compliant device, maximum penalties may include a fine of up to $495,000 or 2 years prison. Penalties may also apply If you are found to be causing significant interference to others, maximum penalties may include a fine of up to $1,650,000 or 5 years prison.

• Make sure you don’t buy illegal equipment, like mobile phone jammers, GPS jammers, wi-fi and drone jammers and mobile phone boosters.
• See our tips on how to spot a dodgy device.
• Check that these specific devices comply with the rules:
  • 2-way radios
  • Mobile repeaters

If you sell a radiocommunications device – online or by post or in person – you are considered a seller. This means the same laws apply to you that also apply to larger retailers.

The penalties for selling unlicensed or unlawful products also apply to you, which can be significant.

Sellers should read about what steps they have to take to make sure they don’t break the law.