Code 1 - Application

CODE

1. The Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice apply to all community broadcasters allocated a community radio broadcasting licence.
   
   

2. We must comply with the Codes, but a failure to comply will not be a breach of the Codes provided that we took reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence, and the non-compliance was:

   a) in respect of a minor, peripheral, incidental or trivial matter; or

   b) due to an act or failure to act of another person which was outside of our control, or an accident, technical/engineering issue, or some other cause, which was outside our control.

3. We will broadcast an on-air announcement at least once a week that contains information about the Codes, a short description of matters covered by the Codes and where listeners can get a copy. A copy of the Codes will also be made accessible via our website (or via our social media page if no website exists).
   
   

4. The community radio sector, as coordinated by the sector organisation representing the majority of licensees, will review the Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice every three to five years in consultation with other sector organisations.
   
   
5. These Codes commence on 1 July 2025.