Code 8 – Australian Music

This Code is from the Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice (2025) and goes into effect on 1 July 2025. For information about the current Codes of Practice visit https://www.cbaa.org.au/community-broadcasting/codes-of-practice-current.

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  1. Of all music programming, we must broadcast at least 25% Australian music, except community broadcasters representing an ethnic or fine music community.

  2. Community broadcasters representing an ethnic or fine music community must broadcast at least 10% Australian music of all music programming.

  3. The requirements in this Code are calculated as a percentage of all music played over a calendar month and do not include music used in sponsorship announcements or station and program promotions.

Code 8 Australian Music

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