One of the most important sections in the Telecommunications Act 1997 (QLD) is Section 7, which outlines the objects of the Act. These objects include promoting the long-term interests of end-users of carriage services, ensuring that the telecommunications industry operates efficiently and fairly, promoting competition in the telecommunications industry, protecting the privacy of individuals, and promoting the economically efficient use of, and investment in, the telecommunications infrastructure. This section sets out the overarching goals and principles that guide the regulation of telecommunications in Queensland.
