CBAA Submissions

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is pleased to make a submission seeking additional investment in community broadcasting in the 2026-27 Federal Budget.

CBAA is requesting new Australian Government investment of ongoing and indexed funding for the Community Broadcasting Program and the Indigenous Broadcasting and Media Program and funding from relevant agencies for 5 critical initiatives:

1. Lifting contemporary Australian music airplay
2. Addressing regional news deserts
3. National disability-led media and information
4. Multicultural media for social cohesion
5. Emergency ready broadcasters.