%0 Journal Article %A Burdon, Rebecca %D 2017 %T Maximising public benefits derived from use of the spectrum %U https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/journal_contribution/Maximising_public_benefits_derived_from_use_of_the_spectrum/4956020 %R 10.4225/03/5906c27719a46 %2 https://bridges.monash.edu/ndownloader/files/8333102 %K Radiocommunications Act 1992 %K 1959.1/786948 %K journal article %K monash:110746 %K 1835-4270 %K Spectrum reform %K 10.2104/tja08025 %X This paper comments on the role of the market and the role of the regulator and regulatory tests such as a total welfare standard in promoting an efficient allocation of spectrum. It summarises key elements of Australias spectrum management regime, outlines why a total welfare standard is the appropriate test when assessing regulatory options in the context of spectrum management, and comments on when this sort of cost-benefit analysis is likely to be useful. Copyright 2008 Rebecca Burdon. No part of this article may be reproduced by any means without the written consent of the publisher. %I Monash University