Proposed Universal Access and Service Levy for 2019 – Consultation

The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) has fulfilled the relevant requirements of the National Information and Communications Technology act 2009 (the Act) in relation to plans for the delivery of Universal and Access Services in 2019.

NICTA is seeking the comments and views of interested parties and members of the public on the following document that is available on the NICTA website from today (Monday, 22 October 2018).

• Drafting Universal Access Services fund Levy 2019

NICTA will also be pleased to receive written submissions and comments on this document and the issues that are associated with Universal and Access Services delivery and funding covered in the period on or before the deadline of Monday, November 5, 2018.

All written submissions to be submitted by email to consultation.submission@nicta.gov.pg by close of business Monday, November 5, 2018. Copies of submissions received will be published on NICTA’s Public Register consistent with the requirements under subsection 299(3) of the Act. Any respondent that wishes to claim confidentiality over information that it submits should follow the procedures set out in the current guidelines on the submission of written comments to public consultation and public enquiries which are also available from NICTA’s public register at www.nicta.gov.pg

Enquiries in relation to this matter may be directed to Mr Kila Gulo-Vui who may be contacted on 3033227 during office hours or email kgulovui@nicta.gov.pg