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.
Wells has also long been a vocal advocate for public interest media, particularly the ABC.
Bridget Fair: 'This is an important first step to removing an outdated and unreasonable burden on commercial television broadcasters, and we thank...
'The tax disproportionately affects regional broadcasters who need more transmitters to broadcast to regional and remote areas.'
Commercial TV is required to broadcast at least 55% Australian content between 6.00 am and midnight on primary channels.
“The Government and the Coalition have sold out free sport today."
"The solutions to keeping the lights on for regional TV are squarely in the hands and control of the Albanese Government."
Only 29% of Australians watch TV exclusively through an aerial, according to the research commissioned by Free TV.
The call follows revelations that consumers in the US are paying up to $2,400 each to watch the 2024 NFL season.
The cost of sports rights continues to increase, up 17%. There was also a record investment of $413 million in news programs.
With the bill coming before federal parliament this week, the new Free Sport Is On The Line ads are running across print,...
"The anti-syphoning list will be fundamentally undermined if it does not apply to digital rights."
Bridget Fair: "Subscription streaming services with deep pockets are coming for iconic sporting events"
