What changed
The Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence Variation 2026 (No.1) is a minor update to the technical rules that let citizen band (CB) radio stations operate in Australia under a class licence. It was issued by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts under the Radiocommunications Act 1992.
The variation took effect from 24 July 2026.
What the source does not say
The source text provided does not specify what the actual changes to the CB radio rules are. It is described as a general communications licensing matter, and the source does not indicate it specifically targets any small business industry or trade.
Key actions
- For businesses that rely on CB radios, for example for fleet or site communications, check the legislation text and explanatory statement at the item's page on the Federal Register of Legislation for the specific technical changes.
- No other action is indicated by the source text.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.