Investigations into TV broadcasters

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

About our investigations

We publish our investigation reports to explain:

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

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

Accuracy and impartiality

Findings

No breach of the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2015

(ref. BI-456)

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Issue

Classification and material not suitable for broadcast

Findings

No breach of the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2015

(ref. BI-462)

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Issue

Political matter

Findings

No breach of the Broadcasting Services Act

(ref. BI-472)

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Issue

Classification and special care requirements for non-program material

Findings

No breach of the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2015

(ref. BI-444)

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Issue

Classification

Findings

No breach of the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2015

(ref. BI-443)

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Issue

Accuracy and due impartiality

Findings

Breach of the ABC Code of Practice 2011 

(ref. BI-442)

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Issue

Material not suitable for broadcast and accuracy

Findings

No breach of the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice 2015

(ref. BI-461)

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Issue

Tobacco Advertising

Findings

No breach of the Broadcasting Services Act

(ref. BI-458)

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Issue

Tobacco Advertising

Findings

No breach of the Broadcasting Services Act.

(ref. BI-457)

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Issue

Harm and offence

Findings

No breach of the ABC Code of Practice 2011

(ref. BI-451)

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