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Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill
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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.MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
Bill No.111-1
54Parliament
Progress of the Bill
17 Dec 2024
- Current
Report due on 17 Jun 2025
Submission due on 06 Feb 2025
Final report, presented on 11 May 2025
Select Committee
The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.
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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