Free TV sets out its priorities for the 2020-2021 Budget, including Australian content obligation reforms, regulatory reform and a long-term commitment to fund the satellite delivery system (VAST) in regional…
Implementing the recommendations of the Digital Platforms Inquiry
In this submission, Free TV sets out an implementation plan for the recommendations made by the ACCC in its digital platforms inquiry final report. We consider that reform of media regulations is long overdue, particularly in areas such as Australian content quotas and advertising restrictions that penalise commercial Free TV broadcasters. Equally, the imbalance in the negotiating position between digital platforms and media businesses needs to be addressed through a Code of Conduct.
September 23, 2019
https://www.freetv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-007-Free-TV-Submission-Implementing-the-DPI-recommendations-FINAL.pdf
IPART Draft Report: Rental Arrangements for Communications Towers on Crown Land
Free TV provides a letter to IPART largely welcoming their Draft Decision to reduce most rental charges and significantly amend the co-user fees.
August 9, 2019
https://www.freetv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019-006-Free-TV-Submission-IPART-Draft-Decision-Rental-for-towers-on-crown-land.pdf