Embargoes are placed on specific bands or frequencies order to facilitate the frequency planning process. This is a process managed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

Embargoes place restrictions on frequency assignments for apparatus licensed services in certain frequency bands and in certain geographical areas.  Embargoes are necessary to minimise the dislocation of affected services and to allow for future developments.

The ACMA's Radiocommunications Assignment and Licensing Instruction (RALI) MS3: Spectrum Embargoes (PDF-432 KB) provides the policy basis for spectrum embargoes.

Further information regarding spectrum embargoes and a list of all embargoes can be found on the Australian Communications and Media Authority website.