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Free TV welcomes two-year broadcast tax suspension
They say the extension will deliver $111.3 million in savings for commercial broadcasters.
by Mediaweek Admin – 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 Admin – Mar 11, 2026
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
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
Free TV welcomes suspension of commercial broadcasting tax
Bridget Fair: 'This is an important first step to removing an outdated and unreasonable burden on commercial television broadcasters, and we thank Minister Rowland for implementing this measure today.'
by Emma Shepherd – Feb 20, 2025
Industry reacts to the Albanese government's new News Bargaining Incentive
News Corp's Michael Miller, SWM's Jeff Howard, ThinkNewsBrands Vanessa Lyons were among the industry leaders who backed the government's plans.
by Talon Admin – Dec 12, 2024
Women in Media appoints Anita Jacoby AM as chair and Bridget Fair as deputy chair
Victoria Laurie: 'From the very start, our mission has been to empower women across Australia’s media sector, and I remain deeply passionate about this cause.'
by Mediaweek Admin – Nov 19, 2024
Free TV broadcasters delivered average of 75% Australian content in 2023: ACMA
Commercial TV is required to broadcast at least 55% Australian content between 6.00 am and midnight on primary channels.
by Talon Admin – Aug 19, 2024
Natalie Harvey, Beverley McGarvey on hit TV and why Meta risk 'scares the shit out of me'
McGarvey: “People used to make 50 pilots and they'd end up with two hit shows ... [now] you are under more pressure, which means that you take less risk, which can mean that you get less hits."
by Tess Connery – Aug 14, 2024
Networks call for spectrum fee cut as gambling ad ban proposal finalised
A spokesperson for Michelle Rowland said the government was “firmly committed to minimising harms from online wagering."
by Tess Connery – Aug 5, 2024
