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.
Broadcast and Content Reform...
The Government will introduce a comprehensive package of reforms that will support Australia’s broadcast sector.
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 the four mainland state capitals....
Reception issues
Smaller or more isolated Australian communities can provide their own retransmission equipment to receive and locally...
What's new
Television
The Government has passed historic changes to Australia’s media laws—the largest reforms in nearly three decades.
Television
The Government will introduce a comprehensive package of reforms that will support Australia’s broadcast sector.
Television
The Government has announced a series of reforms to Australia’s media laws including most recently the Broadcasting and Content...
We are seeking suggestions from the screen production sector and interested individuals on how the government can best support the production of Australian and children’s screen content.