Investigations into radio broadcasters

If we think a radio station has breached a broadcasting law, we can investigate.

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About our investigations

When we finish each investigation, we publish a report to explain:

  • if there is a complaint, what it is about
  • when it happened
  • the relevant law
  • what we found when we investigated

We publish reports for the past 2 years here. For lists of older reports, consult our Annual reports available on the Analysis & Policy Observatory website. Each quarter, we also publish a summary of actions we have taken on broadcasting.

To access older investigation reports please contact broadcasting@acma.gov.au.
Issue
  • Encourage community participation in the operations of the service
Findings
  • No breach of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
  • (ref. BI-488)
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BI-488 Albany [docx, 328.63 KB]
Issue
  • Broadcast of advertisements
Findings
  • Breach of paragraph 9(1)(b) of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
  • No breach of paragraph 9(1)(b) of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
  • (ref. BI-487)
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BI-487 3VYV [docx, 327.79 KB]
Issue
  • Broadcast of advertisements
  • Exceeding 5 minutes per hour of sponsorship announcements 
Findings
  • Breach of sub-paragraph 9(1)(b) of Schedule 2 to the BSA.
  • No breach of sub-paragraph 9(3)(b) of Schedule 2 to the BSA. 
  • (ref. BI-455)
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BI-455 Publication version [docx, 344.42 KB]
Issue
  • Prohibition on tobacco advertising.
Findings
  • No breach of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
  • (ref. BI-490)
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BI-490 5FBI tobacco [docx, 321.74 KB]
Issue
  • Representing community interest
  • Encourage community participation in the operations of the service
  • Provide service for community purposes
Findings
  • No breach of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
  • (ref. BI-449)
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BI-449 2CVC [docx, 326.85 KB]
Issue
  • Provide service for community purposes
Findings
  • Breach of paragraph 9(2)(d) of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
  • (ref. BI-452)
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BI-452 Tweed Coast [docx, 338.4 KB]
Issue
  • Broadcast of advertisements
Findings
  • Breach of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
  • (ref. BI-459)
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BI-459 5TCB [docx, 334.3 KB]
Issue
  • Broadcast of political matter
  • Broadcast of an advertisement
  • Sponsorship time limit
Findings
  • Breach of subclause 4(2) and subclause 3A(2) of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
  • No breach of paragraph 9(1)(b) and paragraph 9(3)(b) of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
  • (ref. BI-447)
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BI-447 3VYV political matter [docx, 358.07 KB]
Issue
  • Sponsorship time limit
Findings
  • Breach of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
  • (ref. BI-463)
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BI-463 - 3VYV Yarra Valley FM [docx, 329.69 KB]
Issue
  • Encouraging participation in operations of the licensee in providing the service.
Findings
  • Breach of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
  • (ref. BI-453)
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BI-453 6NME [docx, 330.25 KB]
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Last updated: 12 November 2026
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