Future assessments - WIA or other ??

[VK4WDM]

From WIA news for 3rd Feb 2019 :

" from WIA Director Peter VK8ZZ

 
 We have a late update on the Approach to Market (ATM) "tender" for  the ACMA deed related functions.
 
 The ACMA has sent a media release advising the successful tenderer for the ATM. You probably already know that the successful tenderer was the University of Tasmania through the Australian Maritime College. Congratulations to the Australian Maritime College.

 The announcement from the ACMA indicates that services will will not be delivered in full until some time after 25 February 2019 - the ACMA will be undertaking some of these functions until the AMC is  ready.
 
 Amateur callsign recommendations will no longer be processed by the WIA. All Callsign queries should now be directed to the ACMA
 
 Australia Communications and Media Authority
 Level 32 Melbourne Central Tower, 360 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Vic. 3000
 PO Box 13112 Law Courts, Melbourne Vic 8010
 Tel: 03 9963 6800 Tel: 1300 850 115
 Fax: 03 9963 6899

 info@acma.gov.au

 The WIA has provided the ACMA with a proposal to transition out of  the deed between the ACMA and the WIA. This proposal is yet to be  formally accepted by the ACMA.

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AMC already conducts exams for maritime radio, including practical tests, throughout Australia.  http://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc

http://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/omc-fees-and-payment


I think this is a very positive move for AR. 

73

Wayne VK4WDM