Clause 27

The Authority may issue or approve and from time to time review codes of practice and other standards of performance in connection with —

the operation of telecommunication systems and equipment and postal systems;

the provision of telecommunication and postal services; and

the conduct of telecommunication licensees and postal licensees in the provision of telecommunication or postal services.(2) If any provision in any code of practice or other standard of performance issued or approved by the Authority is inconsistent with any regulations made under this Act, such provision shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, either have effect subject to such regulation or, where appropriate, having regard to such regulation, shall not have effect.(3) The Authority may, in any telecommunication licence or postal licence, exempt any telecommunication or postal licensee, as the case may be, from any provision in any code of practice or other standard of performance issued or approved by the Authority generally or for such time as the Authority may specify.Directions affecting telecommunication or postal licensee115B.—

The Authority may give directions for or with respect to standards of performance and procedures to be observed by telecommunication or postal licensees and other persons —

to ensure the reliability of the provision of any telecommunication or postal service to the public;

to ensure the technical compatibility and safety of operation of any equipment or telecommunication system;

to ensure fair and efficient market conduct by telecommunication and postal licensees; and

in the public interest.(2) Any person who fails to comply with any direction given under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.Compliance with codes of practice and directions of Authority115C. Every telecommunication licensee and postal licensee shall comply with the relevant codes of practice and other standards of performance issued or approved under section 115A and the relevant directions given under section 115B.”.