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Subj: WIA Response to the ACMA FYSO 2026-27 Work Program
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WIA Response to the ACMA FYSO 2026-27 Work Program
Date : 07 / 05 / 2026
Author : Justin Giles-Clark VK7TW
WIA Submits Vision for a Stronger, More Accessible Amateur Service
The Wireless Institute of Australia has formally submitted its response to the Australian Communications and Media Authority consultation
on the Five-Year Spectrum Outlook 2026–31 and 2026–27 Work Program, outlining a clear and practical roadmap to strengthen the
future of amateur radio in Australia.
The submission highlights the critical role amateur radio plays in Australiaâ€Ös STEM ecosystem, innovation capability,
and emergency communications resilience.
However, it also identifies key challenges currently facing the service, including declining assessment outcomes,
gaps in licensing documentation, inequities in callsign arrangements, and broader concerns around communication and service delivery.
These issues are impacting participation, confidence, and operational effectiveness across the amateur community.
Importantly, the WIAâ€Ös response is not just a critiqueâ€öit is a forward-looking plan for reform. Key proposals include the development
of a staged EMR competence framework to enable safe access to increased power, modernisation of repeater and beacon regulation,
and targeted improvements to spectrum access to support experimentation and emerging technologies.
The submission also reinforces the WIAâ€Ös commitment to working collaboratively with the ACMA, offering technical expertise,
community insight, and proven capability to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions.
Through structured collaboration, clear timelines, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes, the WIA believes there is a strong
opportunity to enhance regulatory settings, support innovation, and ensure the long-term sustainability and public value of
the amateur service in Australia.
Read the submission at the link below
Justin Giles-Clark
VK7TW
WIA Director
Related Files
WIA Submission to ACMA 5YSO 2026
WIA Response to the ACMA FYSO 2026-27 Work Program.pdf
Page Last Updated: Wednesday, 06 May 2026 at 09:16 hours by Peter Clee
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