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Australian Media
ACMA launches first report under new Media Diversity Framework
The ACMA’s first report on media diversity reveals key trends in Australia’s news landscape, setting the stage for future updates on the country’s evolving media environment.
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Television News
Smart TVs must prioritise Australian free-to-air under ACMA’s new guidelines
The ACMA has released new guidelines for smart TVs and connected devices, setting out how Australia’s TV prominence framework will ensure free-to-air services stay easy to access from 2026.
Regional TV
ACMA Report: WIN Television Queensland fails to meet captioning standards
ACMA has found WIN Television Queensland breached captioning rules, with over 35 errors in A Remarkable Place to Die and 12 in Chicago Med, attributed to a faulty playout system setting.
Foxtel
Foxtel’s AFL broadcast falls short on responsible gambling messaging
ACMA’s investigation reveals that Foxtel’s live AFL coverage in April 2024 displayed a gambling ad without the required responsible gambling message, prompting immediate corrective action.
Channel 10
NETWORK 10 breaches gambling ad rules
An ACMA investigation reveals Network 10 breached gambling ad rules during the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, coming after 10 Play breached online rules in 2024.
Australian Media
Australian Content Investment Drops Despite Increased SVOD Expenditure, Report Finds
SVOD spending on Australian content rose slightly in 2023-24, but children’s and documentary programming saw a significant decline.
Australian Media
SPA Urges Regulatory Updates as Streaming Surges in Australia
Screen Producers Australia has responded to the ACMA’s latest research, urging the government to update regulations in response to the growing shift from live TV to streaming platforms.
Australian Media
Public Feedback Sought on Revised Commercial Television Code of Practice
Free TV Australia opens public consultation on its updated Commercial Television Code of Practice. Learn about key changes and how they affect you.
10 Play
ACMA Finds 10 Play in Breach of Gambling Advertising Rules
ACMA investigated 10 Play following complaints from a viewer relating to live streams of a A-League Women’s and a Socceroos friendly match in 2023.
Regional TV
Free TV Calls for Urgent Action as Mildura Digital TV Set to Close
Regional TV Needs More Than Shuffling Deckchairs: Mildura Digital Television Closure Highlights Industry Crisis
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.
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.
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
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.