With the election getting nearer, now is the time to make sure you know your responsibilities for broadcasting political material. Do you need to keep records?

Do you have to invite all parties to speak on air? What is the blackout period?

It's very important that you know the answer to all of these questions and more.

Thankfully, it's really not as hard as it sounds, and to make things even easier for you included is a summary in plain English of exactly what's required.