Free TV Australia

18/12/2024

Free TV Australia welcomed today’s announcement in MYEFO of a one-year suspension of the Commercial Broadcasting Tax from June 2025, estimated to cost the local commercial television industry $50.3 million.
Read our Media Release below:

Free TV Australia welcomed today’s announcement in MYEFO of a one-year suspension of the Commercial Broadcasting Tax from June 2025, estimated to cost the local commercial television industry $50.3 million....

17/12/2024

Free TV has welcomed new regulations that specify the minimum requirements for the prominence framework legislated by the Albanese Government earlier this year.
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Free TV has welcomed new regulations that specify the minimum requirements for the prominence framework legislated by the Albanese Government earlier this year.     The new prominence regulations will ensure...

16/12/2024

The latest edition of In Focus is now available, highlighting the vital role free-to-air television plays in Australian life, key industry updates, and upcoming programming highlights.
In December edition:
✔️ Government's News Bargaining Incentive – supporting Australian media sustainability
✔️ Free TV’s continued leadership in advertising and viewership
✔️ Our top shows of 2024 – celebrating homegrown content and blockbuster entertainment
✔️ Summer programming highlights – from cricket to carols and more
Stay informed with the latest from Free TV.
Stay informed with the latest from Free TV.
👉 Read In Focus here: https://shorturl.at/k36kg

12/12/2024

Free TV welcomes Government action to ensure digital platforms pay for Australian news – read our Media Release below:

Free TV commends the Government on taking action to ensure global technology companies pay for the Australian journalism that delivers significant value to their platforms. The News Bargaining Incentive will contribute...

27/11/2024

This week Free TV has launched In Focus – a newsletter designed to share news and insights relevant to our industry and demonstrate the critical role our commercial television broadcasters play in Australian life and our economy.
Link to the November issue below:

Tell Them They’re Streaming By Klaudia KowalskaArticle The surge of global streaming services is reshaping the Australian media landscape, and discussion of local content quotas for subscription streaming services risks creating unintended costs for local broadcasters. Free… Read More November 2...

19/11/2024

Women In Media Australia has announced the appointment of Anita Jacoby AM, MAICD as Chair and Bridget Fair GAICD as Deputy Chair. WiM is dedicated to empowering women and advancing gender equity across the media sector.
Founding member and Co-Chair Victoria Laurie steps aside after nearly 20 years of inspiring advocacy.

Read the WiM Media Release below:

Anita Jacoby AM to be appointed as Chair of Women in Media

10/11/2024

Have your say on the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice – public submissions close today. Visit freetv.com.au for more information.

24/10/2024

Free TV CEO Bridget Fair GAICD spoke at Australian Communications and Media Authority's RadComms 2024 about the future of television, emphasising the need to balance spectrum reforms with the availability of quality, free, and trusted content to all Australians

24/10/2024

The Government has announced a review of broadcast spectrum in 2025. Free TV services reach over 20 million Australians every week. Their ongoing access to trusted local news, live and free sport and Australian entertainment programs must underpin this review
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The Government has today announced a review of the broadcast spectrum band. This spectrum has been designated for the delivery of broadcasting for decades for the simple reason that free,...

21/10/2024

Have your say on the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice – public submissions are still open.
Visit freetv.com.au for more information.

18/10/2024

PacificAus TV is proud to bring the Pacific Championships to our Pacific neighbours live and free, just the way sport should be.
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Rugby League fans across the Pacific are set to be able to watch their national teams play in the Pacific Championships on free to air television, via PacificAusTV.

10/10/2024

Happy Fiji Day from all of us at Free TV and PacificAus TV! 🇫🇯✨
Today, we celebrate the vibrant culture, rich history, and the unity of the Fijian people. Let’s come together to honour 54 years of independence and the bright future ahead.

Happy Fiji Day from PacificAus TV and Free TV Australia 🇫🇯

30/09/2024

Have your say on the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice – public submissions are now open.

Visit freetv.com.au for more information.

29/09/2024

Free TV Australia commences public consultation on the Code of Practice that regulates content on commercial TV – read Media Release below:

Free TV Australia today opened public consultation on its updated draft Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice (the Code). Free TV has undertaken a thorough review of the Code to...

25/09/2024

"With the expansion of the PacificAus TV initiative to the Cook Islands and Niue, now even more of our regional neighbours can access quality Australian content – fostering stronger cultural ties across the Indo-Pacific region" - FreeTV is proud to work with Michelle Rowland MP and Pat Conroy MP to contribute to the Australian Government's Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy

Read joint Media Release below:

Australia has continued to boost its presence in the Pacific with the Australian Government today announcing the expansion of the PacificAus TV initiat

24/09/2024

Free TV is very proud to announce that PacificAus TV has expanded its service to include the Cook Islands and Niue. PacificAus TV is an integral part of Australia’s Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy, delivered by Free TV on behalf of the Australian Government – read Free TV Media Release below:

PacificAus TV, an important part of the Australian Government’s recently announced Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy, is proud to announce its expansion to the Cook Islands and Niue. This significant development is...

23/09/2024

Free TV Australia CEO Bridget Fair spoke with Neil Griffiths at Mumbrella about the challenges and opportunities for commercial television broadcasters, who still reach more than 20 million Australians every week. Broadcasters continue to evolve and innovate to ensure our services are available wherever and whenever people want them. We need to get the regulatory settings right to position Free TV broadcasters for long term sustainability so every Australian can continue to enjoy a universal free television service.
Read the article below:

How is the operating environment impacting your team, clients and partners?Commercial television broadcasters are operating in a period of significant transformation that requires them to be more agile and innovative in their approach to content creation, audience engagement and advertising strategi...

16/08/2024

Free TV broadcasters have again exceeded their Australian content obligations in 2023, with an amazing 75% Australian content on primary channels as detailed in the Australian Communications and Media Authority's 2023 Australian content compliance report. No other platform supports Australian content like commercial television.

Whether it’s abolishing the unjustified Commercial Broadcasting Tax, which costs our industry $46 million per year, supporting regional broadcasters to keep the lights on, action from the Albanese Government is needed now more than ever. A Future Made in Australia needs local media.

Free TV is proud to welcome today’s release by the ACMA of its report on 2023 Australian content compliance by commercial television broadcasters, which yet again shows that no other...