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.