Relevant Broadcasting Legislation and Codes

Codes

There are separate codes for programming content and advertising/promotional material:-

 

Programming:

• BCI Code of Programme Standards

 

Advertising/Sponsorship/Commercial Communications:

• General Advertising Code (pdf)
  
  
• Children's Advertising Code (pdf)
  

Legislation
Your right to complain is governed by various broadcasting acts enacted from 1960 through to 2001:

• Broadcasting Act 2001 (ms word)
  
  
• Ministerial Order 1992 (ms word)
  
  
• Broadcasting Act 1990 (ms word)
  
  
• Radio & Television Act 1988 (ms word)
  
  
• Broadcasting Authority (Amendment) Act 1976 (ms word)
  
  
• Broadcasting Authority Act 1960 (ms word)
  
  
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  or phone 644 1280.