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Telecommunications Act 2001

Structural separation of Telecom - Undertakings by Chorus

69XG: Enforcement of Chorus undertakings

You could also call this:

"Chorus must follow its promises or it can get a big fine"

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If you look at the rules for Chorus undertakings, you will see that some sections of the law apply to these undertakings. These sections are sections 156AQ to 156AS, and they have some modifications to fit Chorus undertakings. You can follow the rules to see how they work.

If Chorus does not follow its undertakings, it can get a big fine. You can check section 156L(3) and section 156M to see the maximum penalty, which is $10 million, and $500,000 per day. This is a lot of money, so Chorus should follow the rules.

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Part 2AStructural separation of Telecom
Undertakings by Chorus

69XGEnforcement of Chorus undertakings

  1. Sections 156AQ to 156AS apply with necessary modifications to undertakings under this subpart.

  2. See sections 156L(3) and 156M for the maximum penalty of $10 million (and $500,000 per day) for failure to comply with undertakings).

Notes
  • Section 69XG: inserted, on (being the date of separation day, and an Order in Council (SR 2011/302) having been made under section 36), by section 51 of the Telecommunications (TSO, Broadband, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 27).