What’s ahead for amateur radio in 2027

Notification from the ACMA

13 November 2026

What’s ahead for amateur radio in 2027

We’re planning some updates to Australia’s amateur radio arrangements in 2027.

In early 2027, we’ll consult on updates to clarify and simplify key amateur radio arrangements, including the class licence, accreditation rules, qualification framework and call sign policy.

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Most of the proposed changes are minor and are intended to make the arrangements clearer and easier to understand and use.

We’ll also begin work on updating the amateur radio examination syllabi.Separately, in the second quarter of 2027, we plan to consult on possible long-term uses of the 2300–2302 MHz band, which is currently used by advanced amateur operators on a secondary basis.

There will be opportunities for the amateur radio community to have their say as this work progresses.

You can read more about our planned amateur radio work in the Five-year spectrum outlook 2026–31.

We’ll provide further information through our Amateur radio updates, including details about how to participate in consultation.

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