Remaking the LPON allocation determination

Radiocommunications

We received one submission to the consultation. There were no changes made to the proposal as a result of this submission. You can access the submission below.

After considering the submission we made the Radiocommunications (Allocation of Transmitter Licences – Low Power Open Narrowcasting Licences) Determination 2025. This instrument replaces the Radiocommunications (Allocation of Transmitter Licences – Low Power Open Narrowcasting Licences) Determination 2015.

We thank those involved in the consultation process.

Radiocommunications

The Radiocommunications (Allocation of Transmitter Licences – Low Power Open Narrowcasting Licences) Determination 2015 is due to sunset on 1 October 2025. The instrument sets out a price-based allocation system for the allocation of transmitter licences for low power open narrowcasting (LPON) services.

LPON services are an important part of the diversity of broadcasting available. They usually serve audiences with niche or local community interests.

Our view is that the determination is operating effectively. We plan to remake the instrument before the sunset date, with minor changes to:

• provide more flexibility around the bidding and auction process
• make minor formatting and drafting changes to modernise and update the instrument. 

You can access details of our proposal in the consultation paper. The draft Radiocommunications (Allocation of Transmitter Licences – Low Power Open Narrowcasting Licences) Determination 2025 is also available.