Section 121FP of the Act requires the ACMA to formulate written guidelines relating to the international broadcasting services. The former ABA formulated written guidelines relating to international broadcasting services under section 121FP of the Act on 22 December 2000. The Broadcasting Services (International Broadcasting) Guidelines 2000 commenced on 22 December 2000.
The Guidelines are an important part of the regulatory framework as they are applicable in two instances:
- In allocating an international broadcasting licence, the ACMA must, under section 121FB of the Act, provide a report to the Minister for Foreign Affairs about whether the proposed international broadcasting service complies with the Guidelines. Applicants for an international broadcasting licensee must provide the ACMA with a written commitment to abide by the Guidelines.
- Under section 121FM of the Act, the Minister for Foreign Affairs may direct the ACMA to prepare a report about whether a specified international broadcasting service complies with the Guidelines.
Download the guidelines
- International Broadcasting Services (International Broadcasting) Guidelines (valid until 31 December 2005)
New International Broadcasting Guidelines from 1 January 2006
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has re-made the International Broadcasting Guidelines in order to meet the requirements of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003. On 31 December 2005 the ACMA revoked the Broadcasting Services (International Broadcasting) Guidelines 2000 and replace them with the new Broadcasting Services (International Broadcasting) Guidelines 2005.
International Broadcasting Services (International Broadcasting) Guidelines (effective from 1 January 2006):
