ACMA Registers new codes of practice for community radio [1]
Monday, November 17, 2008 - 11:43. Updated on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 16:20.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has registered new codes of practice for community radio broadcasting services. The new codes of practice are the result of extensive consultation coordinated by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) during 2007-08, including public consultation during February and July 2008.
'The codes, which are a quantum improvement on past codes, have been amended and strengthened to assist the community radio sector in better understanding their obligations and corporate governance requirements and we congratulate the CBAA on the energy they've poured into this responsibility' said Chris Chapman, ACMA chairman.
'Licensees will now be required to have written corporate governance policies and procedures that support their management, financial and technical operations, as well as documentation that substantiate their efforts to encourage community participation. These are all signs of a rapidly maturing sector. Australia.to News/Pacific Media Watch, 14/11/08.