Anti-siphoning
Published
The anti-siphoning scheme aims to give free-to-air broadcasters a chance to show major events included on an anti-siphoning list....
Television
People everywhere watch TV content through their television, computer or mobile device, both in real time and in catch-up. We advise the Australian Government about the TV industry and its regulation and services.
ABC and SBS board appointments
Current regulation requires that a merit-based selection process is used to appoint non-executive directors to the boards of...
Broadcast and Content Reform...
The Government is putting a comprehensive package of reforms into place that will support Australia's broadcast sector.
Regional and Small Publishers...
The Government is investing more than $60 million in quality regional journalism.
National Broadcasters Efficiency...
The Department has undertaken an efficiency review of the National Broadcasters prior to 2019–20 Triennium funding.
ABC and SBS
The vast majority of Australians can access television programs from the national broadcasters—the Australian Broadcasting...
Digital TV
Australia has achieved a historic switchover from analog to digital-only free-to-air TV transmissions. Everyone can now enjoy...
Accessible television
Television captioning and audio description help people who have a hearing or vision impairment access television programs.
Commercial TV
The content of commercial television programs must comply with conditions in the station’s licence, ACMA program standards, and...
Community TV
Community television services currently have temporary access to spectrum to broadcast to three mainland state capitals.
Reception issues
Smaller or more isolated Australian communities can provide their own retransmission equipment to receive and locally...
Media
Information about Australia's media laws, media regulation, classification and how to make a complaint.
What's new
Television
The Government has announced a series of reforms to Australia’s media laws including most recently the Broadcasting and Content...
Television
The Government has announced a $10 million boost to ensure regional Australians can access the Viewer Access Satellite...
Television
More than $4 million has been awarded to universities and publishers across Australia in an effort to drive quality public...
Television
The Government is calling for applications for grants to help regional and small publishers stay at the forefront of the...
We are seeking views on whether Australia’s national broadcasters (ABC and SBS) are operating in line with competitive neutrality principles.