The ACMA has a role in the regulation of content delivered via television and radio, on the internet, and to fixed-line and mobile telephones. Use the links to below to find information about the regulation of content and advertising falling into the categories of broadcasting, internet, and telecommunications.
- About content & advertising regulation - How the ACMA regulates radio and television content
- Spam – junk email & messages - Information about electronic junk mail and how to help the ACMA fight it
Broadcasting
- Broadcasting content regulation - The ACMA's role regulating broadcasting content
- Broadcasting complaints - Find out how to make a complaint
- Broadcasting investigations - Investigations into matters related to broadcasting codes of practice, licence conditions and standards
- The ABC and SBS
- Advertisements on radio and TV
- Sponsorship on radio and TV
Internet
- About online content controls - The ACMA's role in online content regulation
- The ACMA hotline – Combating online child sexual abuse - About potential illegal online content and other prohibited content
- Prohibited online content - Prohibited content is defined by law as online content
- Internet gambling - Make a complaint about prohibited internet gambling content
- Spam (unsolicited commercial email & messages) - Information about SPAM how to help the ACMA fight it
- Sample investigation reports - View an example of the result of an investigation
- Online content complaint statistics - View a report on the numbers of online complaints received by the ACMA
- Advice for parents & carer's - How to enjoy a safe and productive experience on the internet
- CybersmartKids - How to help kids become CybersmartKids
- Filtering software - Information and a report and on filtering software
Telecommunications
- Premium services
- Do Not Call register - Stop unsolicited telemarketing calls
