Broadcasting Act 1989

Electoral broadcasting - Offences

80I: Offences relating to broadcasting

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"Breaking Broadcasting Rules Can Lead to Big Fines"

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You can commit an offence if you do not follow certain rules. You must comply with sections like section 70, section 71, and section 72. If you break these rules, you can get a fine of up to $100,000. You also commit an offence if you arrange for a political party's election programme to be broadcast during an election period in a way that is contrary to section 70. This can also result in a fine of up to $100,000. The rules are in place to ensure fair broadcasting. If you are involved in broadcasting, you must be aware of these rules to avoid committing an offence.

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Part 6Electoral broadcasting
Offences

80IOffences relating to broadcasting

  1. A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $100,000 if the person—

  2. fails to comply with—
    1. section 70; or
      1. section 71; or
        1. section 72; or
        2. in an election period, arranges for the broadcasting of an election programme for or on behalf of a political party that is contrary to section 70.
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          Notes
          • Section 80I: inserted, on , by section 4 of the Broadcasting (Election Programmes and Election Advertising) Amendment Act 2017 (2017 No 8).