ACA to assign radio frequencies for Commonwealth Games

The Australian Communications Authority (ACA) signed a service agreement with the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation (M2006) for the ACA to provide radiocommunications support services for the Games.

“Under the agreement, the ACA will assign frequencies for radiocommunications requirements for the Games and conduct inspections to minimise the likelihood of radiocommunications interference problems,” ACA Acting Chairman Allan Horsley said.

The ACA has already issued radiofrequency licences to assist in the management of the Queen’s Baton Relay as it progresses around Australia.

The baton will arrive in Australia on 24 January 2006 and will travel to every state and territory, concluding at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the opening ceremony on 15 March 2006.

Mr Horsley said that funding for the ACA services is part of the Australian Government’s $280.8 million package of support towards staging a successful Commonwealth Games. Through specialist advice from the ACA, the Australian Government is contributing to Australia’s capacity to deliver the very best in major sporting events.

To assist people visiting Australia, information about operating communications equipment at the Games is on the ACA website – Click on the logo

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