Free TV tells government not to dither on ACCC recommendations

News 23 Sep 2019 - 1 min read

Free TV tells government not to dither on ACCC recommendations

By Free TV Australia - Media release

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Free TV Australia has called on the Government to implement key recommendations from the ACCC’s Digital Platforms Inquiry Final Report.

"Now is the time to act," said Free TV CEO, Bridget Fair. "We are experiencing unprecedented disruption within the broadcast media industry because of the growing dominance of the largely unregulated digital platforms such as Google and Facebook.

“While review processes around the world are revealing the problem, the Morrison Government has a chance to lead by implementing the solutions.

“Reform of media regulations is long overdue, particularly in areas such as Australian content quotas and advertising restrictions that penalise commercial Free TV broadcasters," suggested Fair, calling for "a sensible but fast negotiation process".

She added that a consultation on the creation of a Code of Conduct around how digital platforms must negotiate with media businesses, must begin "immediately".

“The Digital Platforms Inquiry Final Report represents a golden opportunity for the Government to rein in these global monopolies, and at last create a truly level playing field for the benefit of all Australians,” said Fair.