Re: [802-LMSC] +++LMSC Motion+++ Approval of submission in response to Australia ACMA’s consultation on automatic frequency coordination
Hi Edward,
I vote approve.
Best regards,
David
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From: ***** IEEE 802 LAN-MAN Standards Committee ***** <STDS-802-LMSC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Edward Au
Sent: 21 January 2026 11:51
To: STDS-802-LMSC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [802-LMSC] +++LMSC Motion+++ Approval of submission in response to Australia ACMA’s consultation on automatic frequency coordination
Dear colleagues,
With this email I would like to announce the start of a LMSC ballot on Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)’s consultation “Views on 6 GHz band spectrum sharing and Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC)”.
James has delegated to me to conduct a LMSC 10-day electronic ballot on the motion below to approve the comments to the administration. This EC motion is per IEEE 802 OM 7.2.1 Procedure, P&P 7.1 b) (majority response) and P&P 7.1.2 (2/3 approval of votes cast) for communication with government bodies and public statements. With that we would like to see everyone respond.
Move to approve document https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mentor.ieee.org/802.18/dcn/25/18-25-0124-07-0000-draft-response-to-australia-acma-s-discussion-paper-automatic-frequency-coordination-assisted-spectrum-sharing-in-the-6-ghz-band.pdf__;!!NpxR!gD3xrxvFod0GdkOceYJfjo1yVOjqKooT3vnU7aMLzbtQY7SMy2PkUE4csLTuXiNunrstwvQrxQofcdpR$ for submission to Arcep before the submission deadline, granting the IEEE LMSC chair (or his delegate) editorial license.
Mover: Edward Au
Seconder: Robert Stacey
Start of ballot: 21 January 2026
Close of ballot: 30 January 2026
Reference document
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.acma.gov.au/consultations/2025-10/views-6-ghz-band-spectrum-sharing-automatic-frequency-coordination__;!!NpxR!gD3xrxvFod0GdkOceYJfjo1yVOjqKooT3vnU7aMLzbtQY7SMy2PkUE4csLTuXiNunrstwvQrxQw1ie3i$
Regards,
Edward
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From: Edward Au <mailto:edward.ks.au@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, Jan 17, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Subject: +++LMSC review+++ a draft submission to Australia ACMA's consultation
To: <mailto:STDS-802-LMSC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Dear IEEE 802 LMSC members,
Greetings!!
I would like to request the review of the following draft IEEE 802 LMSC submission before asking the LMSC to consider approval of the submission tentatively via a letter ballot in the near future.
On 5 November 2025, Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) began a consultation that solicits public opinions on the following matters related to the use of AFC (Automatic Frequency Coordination) at the 6 GHz band:
• the respective roles of government and industry
• potential licensing and authorisation frameworks
• system, technical and operational considerations
• benefits and risks to users and incumbents
• planning matters, such as geographic and frequency arrangements.
A few individuals prepared a response to the administration's proposal and answered all of the questions. The submission was approved by IEEE 802.18 on 13 January 2026 with the following voting results: 20 Yes, 0 No, 3 Abstain.
Link to the draft response:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mentor.ieee.org/802.18/dcn/25/18-25-0124-07-0000-draft-response-to-australia-acma-s-discussion-paper-automatic-frequency-coordination-assisted-spectrum-sharing-in-the-6-ghz-band.pdf__;!!NpxR!gD3xrxvFod0GdkOceYJfjo1yVOjqKooT3vnU7aMLzbtQY7SMy2PkUE4csLTuXiNunrstwvQrxQofcdpR$
Reference:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.acma.gov.au/consultations/2025-10/views-6-ghz-band-spectrum-sharing-automatic-frequency-coordination__;!!NpxR!gD3xrxvFod0GdkOceYJfjo1yVOjqKooT3vnU7aMLzbtQY7SMy2PkUE4csLTuXiNunrstwvQrxQw1ie3i$
Please kindly let me know if you have any comments or suggestions preferably by Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Thanks and Regards,
Edward
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