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As community broadcasters, it is our responsibility to abide by a number of legislative requirements in programming content and station operations, including the responsibility to respond to compla
The community broadcasting sector relies heavily on the contribution of volunteers for its operations and success. Key to recruiting and maintaining volunteer commitment and clarity of purpose is identifying and informing all volunteers of their rights and responsibilities in the station.
This page containsuseful resources and guidance on how to respectfully report on the Voice Referendum.
What policies and procedures do you need to have, and where to get templates from.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is the regulatory body responsible for ensuring that community broadcasters comply with the conditions set out in the Broadcasting Services
Running a community radio station inevitably involves having to comply with national and state legislation.
The Federal Government has kicked off a number of processes to enhance media’s role in producing local information, combating misinformation and strengthening communities. These include the Government’s development of a News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code, its media diversity inquiry, radiocommunications legislation amendments and more – all with which the CBAA has been actively engaging.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has developed the Community Broadcasting Sponsorship Guidelines 2008 (the guidelines) to assist licensees with compliance.
Disagreements are a regular part of any community organisation such as a community radio station – and in fact, they can be a healthy thing.
The CBAA has no regulatory function. However the Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice, registered with ACMA, requires all member radio stations to ensure fair and accurate reporting that does not cause distress or mislead listeners; and to represent viewpoints fairly without having a misleading emphasis, editing out of context or withholding relevant and available material.
One of the guiding principles of the community broadcasting sector is our commitment to support and develop local music.
This page contains information regarding other regulatory requirements that are relevant to broadcasters in regard to referenda.
The community broadcasting sector is governed by defining principles, that ensure broadcasters work to promote and enhance harmony and diversity in Australian society.
The CBAA is the go-to source for up to date information and advice and services tailored to your station’s needs.
Kim Stewart, from the Ability Radio Project and 4ZZZ's Station Advocate for People with a Disability, has developed this excellent policy template to help stations document their disability access and inclusion.
*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*
This webinar will give an overview of best practices in volunteer management with recommendations on polices and documents to have in place when working with volunteers.
Find out more about the Federal Election campaign wrap, the future of radio, our recent Sector Roundtable meeting and more!
Last week, the CBAA participated in a media industry roundtable hosted by the Attorney-General’s department to consider the Australian Government’s proposals for major changes to the Privacy Act, several of which may affect community broadcasters.
The CBAA has produced guidance material designed to assist stations to understand their regulatory obligations and find trustworthy information when covering the upcoming referendum to change the Australian Constitution.
Find out more about the CBAA's sector advocacy and government engagement efforts.
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