Wireless Institute of Australia
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The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) was formed in 1910, and is the first and oldest national amateur radio society in the world. It represents[1] the amateur radio operators of Australia as the AR "peak body" in dealings with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the authority under the government of Australia that administers communications within and external to Australia.[2][3][4][5] The WIA publishes a bi-monthly journal for its membership called Amateur Radio.[6] The organisation is the national society representing Australia in the International Amateur Radio Union.[7]. The ACMA does not recognise the WIA in any official manner. The regulator accepts that any individual or body may provide information to the Authority but that the WIA does not hold any special status.
Abbreviation | WIA |
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Formation | 1910 |
Type | Non-profit |
Purpose | Advocacy |
Headquarters | Bayswater, Victoria āQF22od |
Region served | Australia |
President | Scott Williams (2021-) |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
Affiliations | International Amateur Radio Union |
Website | www.wia.org.au |