The ACMA has welcomed Commercial Radio & Audio’s (CRA) public consultation of its draft code of practice. On registration by the ACMA, this code would establish a revised set of rules for what can and can’t be broadcast on commercial radio.
The ACMA has been encouraging CRA to review and update its code, which was last fully reviewed in 2017, to better respond to a changing media landscape and address contemporary audience expectations.
As part of the review process, the ACMA has shared with CRA its views on a range of issues based on its regulatory and research activities. We are pleased that some of these have been addressed through revisions to the draft code and we welcome CRA seeking the public’s views on other issues raised by the ACMA.
Codes of practice are drafted by the broadcasting industry but can only be registered if the ACMA is satisfied they provide appropriate community safeguards. Public submissions made to the consultation will be reviewed by the ACMA and may help inform its considerations for registration.
The consultation is open for 6 weeks until Sunday, 18 May 2025. You can find more information about making a submission on CRA’s website.
The ACMA’s views on the key issues it has raised with CRA in the code review process is available on the ACMA website.