If you plan to start a radio station in Australia, you will need to obtain a license from the office of Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) which issues icenses, regulates the radio stations and manages the radio frequency spectrum in Australia.

To obtain a license, you need to apply to ACMA using the prescrib License application which can be obtained from the main office or several reagional offices which are located at:

Canberra
Purple Building, Benjamin Offices, Chan Street, Belconnen ACT 2617
PO Box 78, Belconnen ACT 2616
Tel: 02 6219 5555
Fax: 02 6219 5353

Melbourne
Level 44 Melbourne Central Tower, 360 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Vic. 3000
PO Box 13112 Law Courts, Melbourne Vic 8010
Tel: 03 9963 6800
Fax: 03 9963 6899
TTY: 03 9963 6948

Sydney
Level 15, Tower 1 Darling Park, 201 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000
PO Box Q500, Queen Victoria Building NSW 1230
Tel: 02 9334 7700
Fax 02 9334 7799

You can also email your queries to broadcasting@acma.gov.au or call 1300 850 115 for more information on licensing.

Obtaining a license for starting a radio station in Australia is a bit dfiicult in the main urban centers where there is a lot of competition for access to limited frquency availability. However, it is relatively easier to obtain licneses in semi urban centers provided the applicant puts up a deserving license application.

For more information on how to set up a radio station in any part of Australia, visit our Home page.