Second Reading Speeches

Communications Legislation Amendment (Regional Broadcasting Continuity) Bill 2024

Type
Government
Portfolio
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Before Senate
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Broadcasting Services Act 1992
to enable viewers to access the Viewer Access Satellite Television safety net service when a commercial television broadcaster ceases to provide services terrestrially in a given area; and
Broadcasting Services Act 1992
and
Radiocommunications Act 1992
to enable the consolidation of transmission arrangements for certain broadcasting services.

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