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Determination under paragraph (c) of the definition of "broadcasting service" (No. 1 of 2000)

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What it does: This legal instrument excludes internet streaming services from being regulated as traditional broadcasters under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.

Who it affects: Companies or services that deliver TV or radio programs over the internet (streaming), rather than through traditional radio waves or TV channels (the 'broadcasting services bands').

Why it matters:

Light-touch regulation: Internet streaming services are NOT classified as 'broadcasting services,' meaning they avoid the strict content rules, licensing requirements, and regulatory oversight that apply to traditional TV and radio stations.
Technological distinction: The law draws a line between old-school broadcasting (using designated radio frequency spectrum) and new internet delivery methods.
Exception noted: If an internet service also uses the traditional broadcasting spectrum (the 'broadcasting services bands'), it still counts as a broadcasting service and faces full regulation.

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Determination under paragraph (c) of the definition of "broadcasting service" (No. 1 of 2000)

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

Broadcasting Services Act 1992

Determination under paragraph (c) of the definition of "broadcasting service" (No. 1 of 2000)

I, RICHARD KENNETH ROBERT ALSTON, Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, under paragraph (c) of the definition of "broadcasting service" in subsection 6(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, determine that the following class of services does not fall within that definition:

a service that makes available television programs or radio programs using the Internet, other than a service that delivers television programs or radio programs using the broadcasting services bands.

Dated 12 September 2000

RICHARD ALSTON

Minister for Communications,

Information Technology and the Arts

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

Broadcasting Services Act 1992

Determination under paragraph (c) of the definition of "broadcasting service" (No. 1 of 2000)

Dated 12 September 2000

RICHARD ALSTON

Minister for Communications,

Information Technology and the Arts