Free TV calls to keep sport free and available for all Australians

December 6, 2022 10:36

Free TV Australia today released its plan for the modernisation of the anti-siphoning rules to ensure that all Australians can watch live and free sport on TV.

In October, the Australian Government commenced consultation on the anti-siphoning scheme to ensure Australians continue to have the opportunity to enjoy free coverage of events of national significance.

The anti-siphoning scheme aims to give free-to-air broadcasters an initial opportunity to buy the television rights to major events included on the anti-siphoning list.

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Emma Shepherd

Emma Shepherd was the acting deputy editor at Mumbrella who has over seven years of print and digital experience in the industry and has previously worked as a reporter for media outlets Bauer Media (now Are Media), Yahoo Australia, and a content strategist and writer for various independent marketing agencies.

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