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Media Regulation in Australia: Shaping the Media Landscape

Media Regulation in Australia

Explore the laws, bodies, and policies that shape the Australian media landscape.

Media Regulation in Australia

Key Regulatory Bodies

  • Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
  • Australian Press Council
  • Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

Important Legislation

  1. Broadcasting Services Act 1992
  2. Telecommunications Act 1997
  3. Privacy Act 1988
  4. Defamation laws

Current Issues

  • Digital platform regulation
  • Media ownership concentration
  • Content classification in the digital age
  • Balancing freedom of speech and responsible reporting

International Comparisons

  • How does Australian media regulation compare to other countries?
  • Global trends in media regulation

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