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Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 15 Oct 2025

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This bill repeals section 81 of the Broadcasting Act 1989 to remove the restriction on broadcast television advertising on Sunday and Anzac Day mornings, and television and radio broadcast advertising on Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Economic Development, Science and Innovation
confirmation_number Bill No.111-1
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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 111-1
    Introduction: 09 Dec 2024
    First reading agreed: 18 Dec 2024
    Referred to: Economic Development, Science and Innovation
    Submissions due: 06 Feb 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill - 11 May 2025
    Second reading agreed: 23 Jul 2025
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 18 Sep 2025
    Third reading agreed: 14 Oct 2025

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