3 Submitting a return online The ACMA online BLF system can be used to complete and submit BLF returns to the ACMA, and to record related payments. The BLF system can be accessed using the ACMA's BLF ePort system from the ACMA web page. This chapter outlines how to access the system and explains the steps to complete and submit a BLF return using the BLF system. 3.1 Accessing the online return system To submit a return online, licensees must first register for an ACMA ePort account by completing an Authorised Contact Registration Form (available on the web page). This will allow licensees to register licences and system users, and specify user roles and access licence information. There are two user roles in the BLF system which have different access permissions as detailed below: Licence contact officer (LCO)—the LCO can view licence details, submit returns and upload documents for licences they are authorised to access. They are also able to view previous returns, and copies of ACMA-issued notices and penalties. Broadcaster banking officer (BBO)—the BBO can access payment management functions however cannot view or access returns. They can view fee calculations and ACMA-calculated penalties and notice amounts, and are able to record payments made in relation to the licences they are authorised to access information for. Before completing and submitting the Authorised Contact Registration Form to the ACMA, please ensure that you agree to the ePort (available on the web page). To access the system, licensees also need to have an AUSkey. AUSkey is a digital credential used to access government online services. For more information and to register for an AUSkey go to the Australian Business Register (ABR) website (). If you already have an AUSkey you can use it to access the system. Each system user (that is, LCO or BBO) must have their own AUSkey. Contact the ACMA Revenue Assurance Team if you have any questions about accessing the system. 3.2 Logging into the BLF system AUSkey To access the system, licensees need to download the AUSkey software onto their computer and store the issued AUSkey. If you are experiencing any problems with AUSkey, please contact the ABR on 1300 AUSKEY (1300 287 539) for assistance.
3 Submitting a return online The ACMA online BLF system can be used to complete and submit BLF returns to the ACMA, and to record related payments. The BLF system can be accessed using the ACMA's BLF ePort system from the ACMA web page. This chapter outlines how to access the system and explains the steps to complete and submit a BLF return using the BLF system. 3.1 Accessing the online return system To submit a return online, licensees must first register for an ACMA ePort account by completing an Authorised Contact Registration Form (available on the web page). This will allow licensees to register licences and system users, and specify user roles and access licence information. There are two user roles in the BLF system which have different access permissions as detailed below: Licence contact officer (LCO)—the LCO can view licence details, submit returns and upload documents for licences they are authorised to access. They are also able to view previous returns, and copies of ACMA-issued notices and penalties. Broadcaster banking officer (BBO)—the BBO can access payment management functions however cannot view or access returns. They can view fee calculations and ACMA-calculated penalties and notice amounts, and are able to record payments made in relation to the licences they are authorised to access information for. Before completing and submitting the Authorised Contact Registration Form to the ACMA, please ensure that you agree to the ePort (available on the web page). To access the system, licensees also need to have an AUSkey. AUSkey is a digital credential used to access government online services. For more information and to register for an AUSkey go to the Australian Business Register (ABR) website (). If you already have an AUSkey you can use it to access the system. Each system user (that is, LCO or BBO) must have their own AUSkey. Contact the ACMA Revenue Assurance Team if you have any questions about accessing the system. 3.2 Logging into the BLF system AUSkey To access the system, licensees need to download the AUSkey software onto their computer and store the issued AUSkey. If you are experiencing any problems with AUSkey, please contact the ABR on 1300 AUSKEY (1300 287 539) for assistance.
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