Role of * * ACMA * * - Australian Communications and Media Authority
1) What is ACMA
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is the federal regulator of telecommunications, internet services, broadcasting and online content, including gambling. Founded in 2005, it reports to the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
2) Powers in the field of online gambling
ACMA is the main body responsible for the implementation of Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA). Its key objectives are:
3) Methods of combating illegal sites
ACMA uses several mechanisms:
4) Licensing and control policy
The ACMA requires online operators operating in Australia to be licensed by one of the state or territory regulators. Regulator:
5) Sanctions and fines
For violation of IGA 2001, ACMA may:
6) Informing players
ACMA actively conducts educational activities:
7) The value of ACMA to players
Active and competent regulator:
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is the federal regulator of telecommunications, internet services, broadcasting and online content, including gambling. Founded in 2005, it reports to the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
2) Powers in the field of online gambling
ACMA is the main body responsible for the implementation of Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA). Its key objectives are:
- supervision of licensed operators,
- identification and suppression of illegal sites,
- ensuring compliance with safety standards,
- consumer protection in gambling.
3) Methods of combating illegal sites
ACMA uses several mechanisms:
- 1. Monitoring and investigations - analysis of domains, advertising and financial flows.
- 2. Domain blocking - entering prohibited sites into the registry, which is transferred to Internet providers for DNS blocking.
- 3. Financial pressure - interaction with banks and payment systems to limit transfers to illegal platforms.
- 4. International cooperation - working with regulators of other countries to suppress the activities of offshore operators.
4) Licensing and control policy
The ACMA requires online operators operating in Australia to be licensed by one of the state or territory regulators. Regulator:
- checks compliance with the standards of honesty of games and RNG,
- controls the protection of personal data (SSL, encryption),
- monitors compliance with responsible gaming policies (limits, self-locking, KYC).
5) Sanctions and fines
For violation of IGA 2001, ACMA may:
- impose a fine of up to AUD 1.8 million per day for entities,
- block the site in Australia,
- transfer materials to international law enforcement agencies,
- revoke licenses and prohibit activities.
6) Informing players
ACMA actively conducts educational activities:
- publishes "Blacklist" - a list of blocked sites,
- issues reports on the state of the online gambling market,
- gives recommendations on how to recognize a secure platform.
7) The value of ACMA to players
Active and competent regulator:
- reduces the risk of fraud,
- protects player deposits and winnings,
- provides market transparency,
- supports fair competition among operators.
