Part 21 - Broadcasting Services (International Broadcasting) Guidelines 2026 - Presentation of suicide

21 Presentation of suicide

(1) This section applies to a program if the matter in the program is likely to refer (by images or a report) to:

(a) suicide; or

(b) attempted suicide.

(2) The matter may be broadcast only if it is in the public interest.

(3) If the matter is broadcast, the matter:

(a) should be presented in a straightforward manner; and

(b) should not describe or portray in detail the method in which the suicide was committed or attempted; and

(c) should not include a description or portrayal of an event, or an opinion, that is intended to make suicide appear glamorous or attractive.