Free TV Australia
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Free TV Australia weighs in as government maps out broadcast future
"Whatever technology choices are ultimately made, the interests of Australian viewers must come first."
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 16, 2026
News Bargaining Incentive makes ground in Parliament: 'Win for journalism'
'It will deliver real support for the trusted news services Australians rely on every day.'
by Nama Winston – Aug 20, 2026
Free TV welcomes two-year broadcast tax suspension
They say the extension will deliver $111.3 million in savings for commercial broadcasters.
by Mediaweek – May 4, 2026
PacificAus TV launches in Timor-Leste
Free TV Australia has expanded PacificAus TV into Timor-Leste through a new partnership with public broadcaster RTTL.
by Mediaweek – Mar 11, 2026
Greg Hywood steps down as Free TV Chair after nearly five years
The process to appoint a new independent Chair will begin immediately.
by Natasha Lee – Jun 4, 2025
Free TV broadcasters invest $1.6b in Australian content
Free TV broadcasters dedicated 88% of programming expenditure to Australian content in 2023–24, including $408 million on news and current affairs.
by Tom Gosby – May 22, 2025
Media Roundup: Daytime booze ad push, The Age's 'woke' drama, MrBeast's permit blunder, NRMA's national gamble and TV icon dies
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Natasha Lee – May 21, 2025
Free TV welcomes Anika Wells as communications and sport minister
Wells has also long been a vocal advocate for public interest media, particularly the ABC.
by Natasha Lee – May 13, 2025
Seven ramps up sports anti-siphoning lobbying with consumer-facing campaign for digital access
The campaign was created by Seven's in-house creative agency, Red Engine.
by Mediaweek Admin – Mar 4, 2024
Astra fires latest salvo in ongoing battle for prominence
"Our argument is simple - TVs should serve the consumer, not the government and not Free TV Australia."
by Mediaweek Admin – Nov 26, 2023
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