95ACertain broadcasts not prevented

95A Certain broadcasts not prevented

(1) Nothing in this Part prevents a broadcaster from broadcasting:

(a) an item of news or current affairs, or a comment on any such item; or

(b) a talkback radio program.

(2) Nothing in this Part prevents the holder of a public radio licence who provides a service for visually handicapped persons from broadcasting any material that he or she is permitted to broadcast under section 119AB. (3) Nothing in this Part prevents a broadcaster from broadcasting an advertisement for, or on behalf of, a charitable organisation if:

(a) the advertisement is aimed at promoting the objects of the organisation; and

(b) the advertisement does not explicitly advocate voting for or against a candidate in an election or a political party.

(4) Nothing in this Part prevents a broadcaster from broadcasting public health matter, whether by way of advertisement or otherwise. (5) In this section:

charitable organisation means a public organisation whose objects are to benefit the public through the relief of poverty, or the advancement of education, religion, public health or science.

public health matter means any matter relating to public health, other than matter that:

(a) directly or indirectly promotes or criticises a particular public health system; or

(b) explicitly advocates voting for or against a candidate in an election or a political party.