Current expressions of interest
Current opportunities to express interest in radio spectrum licences available for allocation by Radio Spectrum Management. Applications must be prepared by an Approved Radio Engineer with expertise in spectrum broadcasting.
Commercial sound broadcasting licence applications
Applications for new AM/FM commercial sound broadcasting licences are currently on hold due to the AM/FM licence moratorium.
RSM is renewing existing AM/FM licences. To support this work, a moratorium on new AM/FM commercial licences applies from 5pm on 20 February 2026 until 2027. RSM will confirm the end date closer to the time.
For full details of the commercial licensing moratorium, see: