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The Broadcasting Act 1989 creates a system of broadcasting standards and the Broadcasting Commission to fund public broadcasting and New Zealand independent producers.[1]
| Broadcasting Act 1989 | |
|---|---|
| |
| New Zealand Parliament | |
| |
| Assented to | 27 May 1989 |
| Commenced | 1 July 1989 |
| Administered by | |
| Repeals | |
| Broadcasting Act 1976 | |
| Related legislation | |
| Electoral Act 1993 | |
| Summary | |
| Public broadcasting, broadcasting standards and political advertising | |
| Status: Current legislation | |
It established the Broadcasting Standards Authority which oversees the broadcasting standards regime in New Zealand. It is an independent Crown entity and therefore the New Zealand Government cannot directly influence its work although it can provide high-level guidance.[2]
The act also establishes NZ On Air, formally the Broadcasting Commission, which funds public broadcasting and independent media production in New Zealand. NZ On Air was originally created to encourage payment of the NZ$110 Public Broadcasting Fee, which was abolished in 1999. Since then, the commission has received its funding directly from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
Part 6 sets out the law covering election advertising on radio and television by parties and electorate candidates, the allocation of time and money to political parties for this purpose by the Electoral Commission, and the requirements for broadcasters to supply returns of election advertising.[3]
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