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We completed 52 assessments |
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Our assessments led to 2 investigations |
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We finalised 4 investigations |
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There were 4 investigations with breach findings |
Assessments
The co-regulatory framework is set out in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992. It gives broadcasters the chance to respond to – and resolve – all complaints about alleged breaches of broadcasting codes before we get involved.
If the person complaining:
- has been to the broadcaster and isn’t satisfied with the response
- has not received a response
we assess their complaint to decide if we investigate.
We also look at all complaints that allege a breach of licence conditions and standards.
Assessment decisions
Assessment decisions by sector
Investigations finalised
Investigations finalised by sector
Average time taken to finalise closed investigations, as at 30 June 2024
Finalised investigations
The table below shows finalised broadcasting investigations and the relevant provisions. Breaches found are shown in bold and links to investigation reports are in the first column.
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Investigation number |
Date of broadcast / Broadcaster |
Description |
Provisions investigated |
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| Schedule 2 of the BSA | |||
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N/A Southern Cross Television (TNT9) Pty Ltd |
Allegation about a lack of quality captioning |
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| The Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice 2008 | |||
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N/A Highland FM 107.1
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Allegation of failing to encourage community participation in the service |
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| The Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2015 (revised 2018) | |||
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28 May 2023 Channel Seven Sydney Pty Ltd |
Allegation that a program promotion for an episode of 7News Spotlight inaccurately presented the complainant as a representative of 'Big Tobacco'
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Note: At the time of publishing, we are considering enforcement action, including the potential publication of the investigation report, for one of the finalised investigations in this quarter. This report will be updated if required.
