- 1Consultation opened05 Sep 2023
- 2Consultation closed18 Oct 2023
- 3Submissions published09 Nov 2023
- 4Final outcome published21 May 2025
Key documents
Outcome
After considering submissions and discussions with Australian satellite operators, we have finalised the update to our satellite filing procedures. Our response to submissions paper (available under ‘Key documents’) explains our decision and discusses the main issues raised in submissions.
You can access the updated satellite filing procedures on our Set up and operate a new satellite system page.
We received 11 public submissions and one confidential submission. You can view the public submissions at the bottom of this page.
Previous consultation: The issue
We assess requests to file satellite systems with the ITU in accordance with the Australian procedures for the coordination and notification of satellite systems. The procedures were last updated in 2011 and we are proposing changes to improve their clarity and readability, as well as ensure the procedures are more reflective of the current regulatory environment and industry practices.
Our consultation paper outlines the proposed changes. The paper also explores environmental, policy and regulatory matters that might inform any future changes to our approach to satellite filing and to the licensing of space-based communication systems.