Annual population-based updates to apparatus licence taxes

We want your feedback on the proposed annual updates to apparatus licence tax (ALT) rates using the population-based methodology. 

Closing in 27 days - 16 November 2026

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The issue

To reflect changes in demand, we update ALT annually using our population-based methodology. This is based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics dataset ‘Population estimates by significant urban areas’. 

The proposed adjustments would be incorporated into the Radiocommunications (Transmitter Licence Tax) Determination 2025 and Radiocommunications (Receiver Licence Tax) Determination 2025. 

The updates would take effect from 5 April 2027.

Have your say

We welcome your feedback by 5 pm (AEDT) on Monday 16 November 2026. 

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