Tag: broadcasting

News MAP program unveiled to support public interest journalism

The Albanese Government is investing $180.5 million to support local news and community broadcasting, launching the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP) alongside new funding...

SBS investment strengthens broadcasting and media in Western Sydney

The Albanese Government’s investment will establish a new SBS production hub in Western Sydney, expanding the network’s capacity and reach. The funding will support the...

Television access prioritised for remote Australian communities

The Albanese Government has delivered legislation that enables continued access to television broadcasting services in remote and regional Australia. The Communications Legislation Amendment (Regional Broadcasting...

Community radio broadcasting rules strengthened under new code of practice

The ACMA has registered a new community radio broadcasting code of practice. This updated code sets out rules about what content can and cannot be...

Enhancing Australia’s media ties across the Indo-Pacific

The Albanese Government’s new Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy will increase access to trusted and reliable news, deliver quality content, and foster engagement across the region. Labor...

Australia leads global push for online safety regulation

Together with internet authorities from the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Fiji, Australia’s eSafety Commission will develop new regulations to tackle abuse, harmful information and unlawful...

ACMA finds ABC Radio in violation of accuracy rules

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found that three ABC radio broadcasts in April 2021 were in violation of accuracy rules. ACMA said the...

Gov extends submissions to remake broadcasting services determination

The Australian Government created the Broadcasting Services Determination 2022 as one of its initial moves toward implementing broader media changes that will modernise analog-era laws....

ABC and SBS receive $4.2B after funding indexation freeze

The Australian Government has ended an $84 million funding indexation freeze on the ABC and SBS and have given them a $4.2 billion package for...