The process to appoint a new independent Chair will begin immediately.
Free TV broadcasters dedicated 88% of programming expenditure to Australian content in 2023–24, including $408 million on news and current affairs.
See the top industry stories trending today.
Wells has also long been a vocal advocate for public interest media, particularly the ABC.
The campaign was created by Seven's in-house creative agency, Red Engine.
"Our argument is simple - TVs should serve the consumer, not the government and not Free TV Australia."
"If PPCA wants more money in the pockets of Australian musicians, then it should pay them a bigger share of the fees."
Bridget Fair: "Local TV services are disappearing before our eyes."
Bridget Fair: "Viewers should be able to easily find all the services they want and then decide"
Ford Ennals: "It’s a total nonsense with radio and TV being singled out while digital platforms get special treatment"
Bridget Fair: "There is nothing more quintessentially Australian than live and free sport on TV"
Free TV CEO: "Live and free sport on television is a fundamental part of the Australian way of life"
Free TV highly valued among Australians, particularly with the broadcasting of sporting events, a new Deloitte report finds.
• CEO of Free TV: "It is critical the bargaining code legislation be maintained to support Australian media"
