Remaking the international broadcasting guidelines

The international broadcasting guidelines are due to sunset on 1 April 2026. 

The guidelines apply to broadcasting services in Australia that are targeted at overseas audiences. The guidelines explain:

• how international broadcasting services should operate
• what kind of material can be included in broadcasts
• the accepted conduct of international broadcasting licensees.

Our view is that the guidelines are working effectively. We plan to remake the instrument before the sunset date. We are putting forward some minor changes to improve clarity and update the instrument. You can find further details in the consultation paper and draft instrument above. 

We invite your feedback on the Draft Broadcasting Services (International Broadcasting) Guidelines 2026. 

Click the ‘Upload submission’ button at the top of this page to send us your views. You can also send submissions by post using the details in the consultation paper.