On 7 February 2025 the ACMA opened two investigations into the program’s compliance with the Commercial Radio Code of Practice to consider possible systemic issues in relation to the decency and complaint handling provisions of the Code.
These investigations were opened in response to community concerns around a range of content brought to the ACMA’s attention and our continuing concerns about the compliance practices of the licensees.
These investigations are at an early stage but will be made public when completed, including any compliance and enforcement action to be taken by the ACMA if evidence of non-compliance is found.
There are also two investigations well in-train in relation to a complaint alleging a June 2024 broadcast of the show contained sexually explicit content, and that there was no response to the complainant by the licensee as required by the Commercial Radio Code of Practice.
The investigations are expected to be finalised in coming weeks and the report will be published shortly afterwards.
The ACMA also continues to monitor the Sydney licensee’s compliance with an Enforceable Undertaking and Agreed Measures following two prior breaches of the code in 2023. A licensee’s compliance history is also a relevant consideration to the ACMA when deciding actions to be taken for non-compliance with industry rules.
The ACMA regulates broadcasters in Australia in accordance with the Broadcasting Services Act 1992. Compliance actions available to the ACMA for breaches of industry codes of practice may include accepting measures agreed to by the broadcast licensee, court enforceable undertakings, or additional broadcasting licence conditions.
Completed radio investigation reports are published online and can be found at ACMA radio investigations.
It is important that if people have concerns about the content they see or hear on radio or television, that they contact the relevant broadcaster. If they are dissatisfied with the response or do not receive a response within 60 days, they may then raise their complaint with the ACMA.