Australia

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is a statutory authority within the federal government portfolio of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. ACMA is responsible for the regulation of: * broadcasting * the internet * radiocommunications * telecommunications. The organisation has central offices in Canberra , Melbourne and Sydney and employs approximately 500 people. ACMA was established on 1 July 2005 by the merger of the Australian Broadcasting Authority and the Australian Communications Authority. ACMA works closely with relevant industries to achieve active self-regulation, while ensuring industry compliance with licence conditions, codes and standards. ACMA monitors the effect of regulations to ensure they are responsive to the community's needs.