- 1Consultation opened24 Sep 2024
- 2Consultation closed22 Oct 2024
- 3Submissions published30 Oct 2024
Key documents
Update (30 October 2024)
We have published 22 public submissions from stakeholders. These include broadcasters, manufacturers, industry groups and the general public.
We will consider all submissions and aim to provide an update by the end of the year. You can access the submissions at the bottom of the page.
Update (9 October 2024)
Due to stakeholder requests, we have extended the consultation closing date to 5 pm (AEDT) Tuesday 22 October 2024.
Previous consultation: The issue
From January 2026, all connected TV devices sold in Australia must comply with new TV prominence rules. These are designed to make it easier for Australians to access free-to-air services and apps on their smart TVs and devices.
We have new powers to help bring in and oversee the TV prominence framework. This may involve determining:
- which devices must comply with the minimum prominence requirements
- where on the user interface (the home screen, landing page or similar) the rules must be met
- how TV services will be deemed to have been ‘offered’ for installation on devices.
Our consultation paper outlines our initial views. We would also like to gather evidence about the treatment of apps on smart TVs.
Your submissions will help us decide how we will use our new powers ahead of the framework's commencement.