Data quality statements:
- assist in the interpretation of data
- provide a method for recording strengths and limitations of data consistently across time
- help data stewards to communicate the quality of data assets to users
- determine how applicable the data is when sharing or promoting re-use
- allow for quality comparisons of data.
| Data asset name | ACMA Australian content program expenditure 2022–23 data |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2024 |
| Business data steward | ACMA Content Safeguards Branch |
| Purpose | To report on the commercial television licensees (CTV licensees) aggregated program expenditure information by genre, for the previous financial year. |
| Description of data asset | Data is provided to the ACMA by either television networks on behalf of CTV licensees or the CTV licensees themselves. |
| Legislation and authority | This information is provided to the ACMA on a voluntary basis as there is no legislative obligation for CTV licensees to report their program expenditure information. |
| Scope and coverage | To report on and observe trends in CTV licensees spending by genre. |
| Reference period |
Annual (reporting for financial year). CTV licensees voluntarily report to the ACMA on their program expenditure at the same time as they report on their annual compliance obligations for Australian content. |
| Frequency and timing | Data is collected by 31 March each year for the previous financial year. |
| Formats available | .xlsx files |
| Other notes | The ACMA uses the data to report on the CTV licensees’ program expenditure by type for the relevant financial year. The data is also used to observe trends across reporting years. |
Data quality description
Accuracy
We review the data provided by the CTV licensees. Where errors exist and cannot be reconciled, they are queried with the relevant licensee to ensure accuracy of data.
Completeness
All CTV licensees voluntarily report to the ACMA on their program expenditure by genre for the relevant financial year.
Relevance
The data informs stakeholders about program expenditure on commercial television. The data is split between metropolitan and regional broadcast licensees. The data also allows for the analysis of the genre levels and trends over time and between broadcasters at both network and licensee levels.
Timeliness
Data is reported to the ACMA by 31 March each year for the previous financial year. We aim to report on the data within 6 months of its receipt.
Collection
All CTV licensees are encouraged to report to the ACMA on their program expenditure by 31 March each year for the previous financial year using the relevant form on the ACMA Assist portal. The data collected includes information such as television network and licensee details as well as financial information, by genre, on the costs of acquiring program rights and subsequent use.
Consistency
The ACMA has documented processes and procedures for the handling, storage and analysis of data provided, including confidential information, by CTV licensees.
Fit for purpose
The availability of Australian programs on television contributes to strong and vibrant communities. It enables a shared sense of who we are as Australians by building a common understanding of Australian experiences and stories and enhancing our understanding of the Australian national identity. Relevantly, this data is fit for purpose as it reports on commercial television industry’s program expenditure information by genre for the relevant financial year.