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Broadcasting Act 1942
95ACertain broadcasts not prevented
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##### 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.