Advertising rules for broadcasters

There are rules about what ads can be broadcast on TV and radio.

There are also rules about gambling ads on TV and radio.

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We show blackout periods for federal, state and territory elections

You must not show election and political ads at set times before polling day

There are hourly limits on the number of ads allowed on television and radio broadcasts

There are rules for alcohol and tobacco ads on TV and radio

You can only show some types of ads to children

A certain amount of ads on commercial TV must be Australian made