Isn’t the FM band in Melbourne already congested (no new FM stations possible)?
You should read the two submissions from ARN and Nove93.7 both highlighting it is unfair for the commercial AM stations to move to FM and suggesting that DAB+ and streaming are equally good solutions. They are correct, what they fail to miss as that Nova 93.7 and 96fm are probably more happy with their FM stations than their DAB+ or streaming options. Surprised there were no submissions from 6iX or 6PR, I guess that have pretty much given up. I just wish 6iX would accept that and reformat to provide a DAB+ alternative that takes on Smooth DAB+ Perth and 96fm 80s.
It is sad though that DAB+ which solves all these problems, would provide more opportunity (for LPON/HPON stations), and is much more efficient use of spectrum and power, has a lower return value than the almighty FM band. Certainly the AM band is terminal internationally (esp. Europe and Asia) so it is unfair to the AM only stations left behind (especially those without at least a DAB+ alternative).