##### 30EC  Responsible entity to notify certain changes and proposed changes to telecommunications service or system - \(1\) This section applies if, at any time, the responsible entity for a critical telecommunications asset prescribed by the rules for the purposes of this subsection becomes aware that the implementation of a change, or proposed change, by the entity to: - \(a\) a telecommunications service; or - \(b\) a telecommunications system; is likely to have a material adverse effect on the entity’s capacity to comply with its obligation under subsection 30EB\(2\), to the extent that subsection applies for the purposes of security and the asset\. Note 1: For specification by class, see subsection 13\(3\) of the Legislation Act 2003\. Note 2: See section 30EE for the kinds of changes covered by this Division\. - \(2\) As soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware that the change, or proposed change, is likely to have a material adverse effect as mentioned in subsection \(1\), the responsible entity for the critical telecommunications asset must: - \(a\) notify the Secretary, in writing, of the change, or of the entity’s intention to implement the proposed change; and - \(b\) specify the asset in the notification; and - \(c\) include in the notification a description of the change or proposed change; and - \(d\) in relation to the change or proposed change—include in the notification any other information of a kind prescribed by the rules for the purposes of this paragraph\. Civil penalty: 300 penalty units\. - \(3\) Information of a kind prescribed by the rules for the purposes of paragraph \(2\)\(d\) must be information that relates to changes, or proposed changes, to telecommunications services or telecommunications systems\. ###### Further information - \(4\) If: - \(a\) the responsible entity for a critical telecommunications asset gives a notification under subsection \(2\) in relation to a change or proposed change; and - \(b\) the Secretary considers that further information is required for the Secretary to assess whether, in relation to the change or proposed change, there is a risk to the asset that would be prejudicial to security; the Secretary may, by written notice given to the entity, require the entity to give the Secretary specified further information by the end of: - \(c\) 44 business days after the day the notice is given; or - \(d\) such longer period as the Secretary allows\. - \(5\) The Secretary must give any notice under subsection \(4\) by the end of 22 business days after the day the Secretary receives the notification under subsection \(2\)\. - \(6\) If the Secretary: - \(a\) gives a notice to the entity under subsection \(4\) in relation to specified further information; and - \(b\) considers that information additional to the specified further information is required for the Secretary to make the assessment mentioned in paragraph \(4\)\(b\); the Secretary may give the entity a further notice under subsection \(4\) in relation to the additional further information\. Subsection \(5\) does not apply to the further notice\. ###### Compliance with notice - \(7\) The responsible entity for a critical telecommunications asset must comply with a notice given to the entity under subsection \(4\)\. Note: If the entity is not a legal person, see Division 2 of Part 7\. Civil penalty: 150 penalty units\. ###### Self‑incrimination - \(8\) An entity is not excused from giving information under subsection \(7\) on the ground that the information might tend to incriminate the entity or expose the entity to a penalty\. - \(9\) However, in the case of an individual: - \(a\) the information given; or - \(b\) giving the information; or - \(c\) any information, document or thing obtained as a direct or indirect consequence of giving the information; is not admissible in evidence against the individual: - \(d\) in criminal proceedings other than proceedings for an offence against section 137\.1 or 137\.2 of the Criminal Code that relates to this Act; or - \(e\) in civil proceedings other than proceedings for recovery of a penalty in relation to a contravention of subsection \(7\) of this section\. --- ## Source and attribution Saved copy: C2018A00029 / C2026C00213 / f578e546a17068939a3a5a928474713f844dfae8 Scope: navPoint\_154 Compiled 2026\-06\-04\. This does not establish legal commencement\. Official source: https://www\.legislation\.gov\.au/C2018A00029/2026\-06\-04/2026\-06\-04/text/1/epub/OEBPS/document\_1/document\_1\.html Licence: https://creativecommons\.org/licenses/by/4\.0/ Based on content from the Federal Register of Legislation at 1 October 2026\. For the latest information on Australian Government legislation please go to https://www\.legislation\.gov\.au\. Converted XHTML into Tiptap JSON; recovered lists from paragraph classes; kept literal labels and text\. Print layout is changed\. The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is not covered by the CC BY licence\.