32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?

Australia

Australia

Answer
No
Source

Section 79A of the Australian Broadcasting Corporations Act 1983 (Compilation 27). Guidelines for the broadcast of
political matter (2023) https://www.acma.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-05/Guidelines%20for%20the%20broadcast%20of%20political%20matter_May%202023.pdf. Australian Broadcasting Corporation allocation of free time policy: https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/cb76cf2e7c50e70b8708525e403e18b7

Comment

There is no obligation for licensees to broadcast any election matter free of charge.

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