Broadcasting

We regulate broadcasting in Australian through licensing, planning, TV and radio programming and media ownership rules.

Find out more about the rules and regulations for broadcasters.

What can we help you with?

Broadcast planning

How we plan and manage spectrum and licences for broadcasters

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Broadcasting licences

Find out about the different types of licences and how to apply

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Broadcast bands and licence areas

Find out about broadcast licences and licence area plans (LAP)

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Find a broadcaster or transmitter

Radio and TV broadcast licences and transmitters

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VAST satellite television

Conditional access schemes registered for the VAST licence areas

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Broadcasting forms

A list of application and reporting forms for broadcasters

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Retransmit TV and radio channels

Retransmit TV programs where the TV signals sent by towers are weaker or there is no TV tower.

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Television research

Find out about our television technical research program

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Broadcasting

What can we help you with?

Broadcast planning

Broadcasting licences

Broadcast bands and licence areas

Find a broadcaster or transmitter

VAST satellite television

Broadcasting forms

Retransmit TV and radio channels

Television research

ACMA decision on revised Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice

ACMA makes protections for vulnerable consumers a 2025–26 priority

Seven Adelaide breached captioning rules

Broadcasting

What can we help you with?

Broadcast planning

Broadcasting licences

Broadcast bands and licence areas

Find a broadcaster or transmitter

VAST satellite television

Broadcasting forms

Retransmit TV and radio channels

Television research

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