Australian Commercial Television Code of Practice
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The Australian Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice is a self-regulatory code adopted by free-to-air broadcasters in the Australian media.
Although developed by industry, the code has been registered (as the regulatory regime permits) with the Australian Communications and Media Authority
(ACMA).
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• program classifications;
• accuracy, fairness and respect for privacy in news and current affairs;
• advertising time on television; and
• placement of commercials and program promotions and complaints handling.
The Code operates alongside the ACMA Standards which regulates programs for children and the Australian content of programs and advertisements.
Although developed by industry, the code has been registered (as the regulatory regime permits) with the Australian Communications and Media Authority
Australian Communications and Media Authority
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is an Australian government statutory authority within the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy portfolio...
(ACMA).
Origin
The Code was developed by Free TV Australia, an industry body which represents Australian commercial free-to-air broadcastersA full description of what will or be regulated on Channel Ten ads.
Content
The Code covers the matters prescribed in section 123 of the Broadcasting Services Act and other matters relating to program content that are of concern to the community including:• program classifications;
• accuracy, fairness and respect for privacy in news and current affairs;
• advertising time on television; and
• placement of commercials and program promotions and complaints handling.
The Code operates alongside the ACMA Standards which regulates programs for children and the Australian content of programs and advertisements.