THE NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE 
Community broadcasting Australia-wide
A brief history
Community broadcasting in Australia evolved from "public" broadcasting,
inaugurated in 1972 when the now defunct Australian Broadcasting
Control Board recommended the introduction of "a new type of service
... conducted on a non-profit basis". Read more...
The Australian Communications & Media Authority
The Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) is a
regulatory body with a range of powers, functions and policy objectives
pertaining to all sectors of Australia’s broadcasting industry.
Its operation is defined by the Broadcasting Services Act 1992. Read more...
The Community Broadcasting Foundation
The Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) is a non-profit funding
agency providing support to the Australian community broadcasting
sector through the allocation of grants for development, programming
and infrastructure. Read more...
The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is a
national membership-based organisation located in Sydney. It represents
the interests of community radio and television stations, and aspirant
community broadcasting groups, throughout Australia. Read more...
Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice
All Australian community broadcasting organisations are governed by the
Codes of Practice, which were revised in October 2002. Download them from here...
Sponsorship Guidelines
New guidelines were released in November 2002 governing how community
licencees may broadcast promotional material. The guidelines cover
sponsorship announcements, community information, station promotions
and advertising material. Download them from here...
