About our investigations
We publish our investigation reports to explain:
- if there is a complaint, what it is about
- when it happened
- the relevant law
- what we found when we investigated
We also investigate advertising of illegal gambling services.
Outcomes of our 2024 investigations
| Program or issue | Licensee | Outcome | Publication date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various football matches on Optus Sport | Optus Mobile Pty Limited [Optus Sports] |
No contravention of section 12 No contravention of section 15 of the Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018 No contravention of subsection 61EA(1A) of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (ref BI-688) |
30 August |
|
England v Australia Football Friendly A-League Women's Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets |
Network Ten Pty Limited [10 Play] |
Contravention of section 12 Contravention of section 15 No contravention of section 21 of the Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018 A formal warning was issued to Network Ten Pty Limited |
26 August |
|
Day 2 Third cricket test, India v Australia Day 5 Fourth cricket test, India v Australia Port Adelaide and Brisbane AFL (and other events affected by iOS Issue) |
Hubbl Pty Limited [Kayo Sports app] |
Contravention of section 12 Contravention of section 15 No contravention of section 21 of the Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018 A remedial direction was issued to Hubbl Pty Limited |
25 June |
| AFL – Port Adelaide v West Coast Eagles | Hubbl Pty Limited [Kayo Sports app] |
Contravention of section 12 No contravention of section 21 of the Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018 A remedial direction was issued to Hubbl Pty Limited (ref BI-672) |
25 June |
| The Ashes, First Test, Day 3 | Swan Television & Radio Broadcasters Pty Ltd / Nine Digital Pty Ltd (Nine) |
No contravention of clause 3.1 of Appendix 3 of the Commercial television industry code of practice 2015 (revised 2018) (ref BI-679) |
14 March |
Outcomes of our 2023 investigations
| Program or issue | Licensee | Outcome | Publication date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFL American Football Game Seahawks and the Panthers | 7plus/ Seven Network (Operations) Ltd |
Breach of section 12 No breach of section 21 of the Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018 An infringement notice was issued to the licensee. (ref BI-659) |
1 November |
| NBA Miami vs Boston | Foxtel Cable Television Pty Limited [ESPN] |
No breach of clause 4 of Appendix A No breach of clause 5 of Appendix A No breach of clauses 6 and 7 of Appendix A of the Subscription Broadcast Television Codes of Practice 2013 |
1 November |
| WTA San Jose Quarter finals – Gauff vs Badosa | Foxtel Cable Television Pty Limited [beIN Sports 2] |
No breach of clause 2 of Appendix A of the Subscription Broadcast Television Codes of Practice 2013 (ref BI-656) |
1 November |
| AFL round 10: Fremantle v Collingwood | Streamotion Pty Ltd |
Breach of section 12 No breach of section 21 of the Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018 (ref BI-652) |
19 April |
Outcomes of our 2022 investigations
| Program or issue | Licensee | Outcome | Publication date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games | Channel Seven Sydney Pty Ltd |
Breach of clause 3.1 of Appendix 3 to the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2015 (revised 2018) (ref BI-618) |
21 October |
| 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games |
Channel Seven Sydney Pty Ltd Channel Seven Melbourne Pty Ltd Channel Seven Brisbane Pty Ltd Channel Seven Perth Pty Ltd Channel Seven Adelaide Pty Ltd |
Breach of clause 3.1 Breach of clause 3.4 of Appendix 3 to the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2015 (revised 2018) (ref BI-633) |
21 October |
| 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games | 7plus/ Seven Network (Operations) Ltd |
Breach of section 12 Breach of section 15 Breach of section 21 A formal warning was issued to the Licensee (ref BI-634) |
21 October |
| 2021 NRL Grand Final | TCN Channel Nine Pty Ltd |
Breach of clause 3.1 of Appendix 3 to the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2015 (revised 2018) (ref BI-625) |
21 October |
| 2021 AFL Grand Final | Golden West Network Pty Ltd |
No breach of Clause 3.1 of Appendix 3 to the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2015 (ref BI-626) |
3 June |
Outcomes of our 2021 investigations
| Program or issue | Licensee | Outcome | Publication date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Monday Footy: Geelong v Hawthorn AFL | Foxtel Cable Television Pty Ltd |
Breach of clause 1 of Appendix A to the Subscription Broadcast Television Codes of Practice 2013 (ref BI-604) |
14 September |
| Gambling advertising |
Kayo [Streamotion Pty Ltd] ESPN [Foxtel Cable Television Pty Limited] |
No breach of Online Content Service Provider Rules 2018 No breach of clause 2, Appendix A, Subscription Broadcast Television Codes of Practice 2013 (revised in 2018) (ref BI-586) |
12 May |
Outcomes of our 2020 investigations
| Program or issue | Licensee | Outcome | Publication date |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Basketball League (NBL) game between the Brisbane Bullets and the Perth Wildcats |
Foxtel Cable Television Pty Limited Streamotion Pty Ltd (Kayo) |
No breach of clause 2 of Appendix A to the Subscription Broadcast Television Codes of Practice 2013 (Foxtel) No breach - exempt online simulcast service (Streamotion Pty Ltd) (ref BI-538) |
30 April |
| State of Origin Game 1 and State of Origin Game 2, 2019 | Nine / TCN Channel Nine Pty Ltd |
No breach of the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2015 (revised in 2018) (ref BI-505) |
20 March |
| State of Origin Game 1 and State of Origin Game 2, 2019 | 9Now App / Nine Entertainment Co. Pty Limited |
Breach of section 12 No breach of section 15 No breach of section 21 of Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018 (ref BI-506) |
20 March |
Outcomes of our 2019 investigations
| Program or issue | Licensee | Outcome | Publication date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open, Women’s Quarter Final | SEN+/ Pacific Star Network Limited |
Breach of section 12 Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018 (ref BI-469) |
4 July |
Outcomes of our 2018 investigations
| Program or issue | Licensee | Outcome | Publication date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial for Lottoland during a live sporting event | Seven/Channel Seven Sydney |
No breach of the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2015 (ref BI-356) |
29 March |