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Channel 7
CHANNEL 7 found by ACMA to be in breach of local content rules for Mildura
It was revealed today following a statement released by ACMA, that since acquiring Prime Television, Channel 7 had not met its obligation to broadcast any local content in the Mildura area.
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Channel 7
ACMA finds CHANNEL 7 in breach of online gambling advertising rules
Channel 7 have been found to have breached online gambling advertising rules in an investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) during a live stream of NFL American Football.
Channel 9
A CURRENT AFFAIR found guilty of breaching privacy legislation in ACMA investigation
The breach in a story that featured on A Current Affair, and involved mobile phone footage of an argument between neighbours.
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ABC
ACMA find FOUR CORNERS breach over FOX AND THE BIG LIE story
After significant pressure from News Corp Australia to investigate the story, ACMA have found FOUR CORNERS breached the Code of Practice in their reporting
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SBS
ACMA finds that a SBS documentary exceeded the PG classification
The program Hitler’s Last Year was classified by the broadcaster as PG and was broadcast on SBS at 5.30pm on 20 March 2021.
Australian Media
Sportsbet to pay $3.7 million in fines for unlawful spam
The unlawful marketing texts and emails were sent between January 2020 and March 2021, with more than 37,000 customers impacted.
Australian Media
ACMA report finds streaming companies spent $178.9 million on Australian content for 2020-21
The report shows Amazon Prime, Disney, Netflix and Stan spent more in 2020-21 than in 2019-20.
Foxtel
FOXTEL breaks rules with live sport betting promotion
An Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found the broadcast breached the rules in the Subscription Broadcast Television Codes of Practice 2013.
Streaming
New report shows subscription video on demand a significant source of investment in Australian content
The inaugural SVOD Australian content investment report published by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) was released today.
TV Blackbox Podcast
A week of sadness with the loss of some giants of the TV industry
In a week where we lost some big names in the TV industry, we take a moment to look at their amazing careers | TV Blackbox S06E03
Television News
Nine News breaches broadcast code by revealing Police Officers personal address
The reports, which aired in October 2019, described a vehicle crashing into a house and disclosed that the residents were police officers.
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Television News
ACMA finds Seven breached broadcasting rules with MORNING SHOW segment
The ACMA investigation found Seven failed to disclose a commercial arrangement in relation to a segment on The Morning Show in May 2020.
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Television News
Seven News breaches privacy and impartiality rules
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has found Channel Seven News Brisbane breached privacy and impartiality rules.
The breaches occurred during two news programs which...
Television News
NINE caught breaching Classification Code with sneaky movie tricks
The ACMA opened an investigation after Nine broadcast the film in two parts, with the first part modified to suit the PG classification requirement for movies broadcast prior to 8.30 pm.
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Screen Australia
EXCLUSIVE | Channel 7 axes kids programs
Bad news for production staff at Seven today
Opinion
The bizarre rule that allows networks to use the word “f*cking” in PG shows
Did you know there’s a loophole that allows networks to air extreme language in PG shows?