95ESome matter not to be broadcast during certain other periods

##### 95E Some matter not to be broadcast during certain other periods (1) If, when a prescribed day in relation to the Parliament of the Commonwealth occurs, it does not do so during the election period in relation to an election to the Parliament, a broadcaster must not broadcast any matter (other than exempt matter) for or on behalf of the government, or a government authority, of the Commonwealth during the period that starts on that day and ends immediately before the next election period starts. (2) If, when a prescribed day in relation to the legislature of a Territory (other than the Australian Capital Territory) occurs, it does not do so during the election period in relation to an election to the legislature, a broadcaster must not broadcast any matter (other than exempt matter) for or on behalf of the government, or a government authority, of that Territory during the period that starts on that day and ends immediately before the next election period starts. (3) A broadcaster must not broadcast any matter (other than exempt matter) for or on behalf of the government, or a government authority, of the Australian Capital Territory during the period that: (a) starts 3 calendar months before the day on which the Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory is next due to expire; and (b) ends immediately before the start of the election period in relation to the next ordinary election to the Legislative Assembly. (4) In this section: > election does not include a by‑election. > prescribed day means: (a) in relation to the Parliament of the Commonwealth—the day that occurs 3 calendar months before the day on which the House of Representatives is next due to expire; and (b) in relation to the legislature of a Territory—the day that occurs 3 calendar months before the day on which the legislature is next due to expire.