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Broadcasting Services Act 1992
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146B Definitions
Central‑Western time zone means:
(a) the area consisting of:
(i) South Australia; and
(ii) Broken Hill (within the meaning of the Standard Time Act 1987 of New South Wales); or
(b) Western Australia; or
(c) the Northern Territory; or
(d) the Territory of Christmas Island; or
(e) the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
commercial television broadcasting service means a commercial broadcasting service that provides television programs.
coverage area means an area that corresponds to a licence area.
designated event has the meaning given by section 146C.
designated series of events has the meaning given by section 146C.
licence area means a licence area for a commercial television broadcasting licence.
live, in relation to the televising of an event, or series of events, has the meaning generally accepted within the television industry.
national television broadcasting service means a national broadcasting service that provides television programs.
offer time has the meaning given by section 146C.
program supplier has the meaning given by section 146D.
supply, in relation to programs, includes confer rights to televise the programs.
televise means:
(a) in relation to a commercial television broadcasting licensee—televise on a commercial television broadcasting service provided by the licensee; or
(b) in relation to a national broadcaster—televise on a national television broadcasting service provided by the broadcaster.