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Broadcasting Act 1989

Broadcasting Standards Authority

30G: Offence

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"Breaking the rules can mean a big fine"

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You commit an offence if you contravene section 30A. You can be fined up to $100,000 if you are convicted. This applies to every broadcaster.

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30GOffence

  1. Every broadcaster commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $100,000 who contravenes section 30A.

Notes
  • Section 30G: inserted, on , by section 13 of the Broadcasting Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 53).
  • Section 30G: amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No  81).