ACMA seeks views on remaking the Broadcasting (Charges) Determination – The Australian Communications and Media Authority is consulting on a proposal to remake the Broadcasting (Charges) Determination 2017 before it sunsets on 1 April 2027.
The important point for broadcasters is what is not changing: the ACMA says it is not proposing any change to the existing charges. The consultation is instead about carrying the determination forward as a new instrument, with limited administrative, formatting and drafting changes.
That distinction matters because broadcasting charges are part of the regulatory framework surrounding commercial and subscription broadcasters. The current consultation is not a fee-rise proposal; it is a formal process to ensure the charging determination continues after the 2017 instrument reaches its sunset date.
What is being proposed?
The ACMA proposes to remake the existing instrument as the Broadcasting (Charges) Determination 2027. According to the regulator, the proposed remake would make only minor administrative, formatting and drafting changes, while retaining the current charges.
The ACMA’s public consultation listing confirms that the proposal is intended to be completed before 1 April 2027, when the 2017 determination is due to sunset. Submissions will inform the final form of the replacement determination.
When can stakeholders respond?
Feedback is open until 5pm AEDT on Friday 11 December 2026. The deadline is particularly relevant to broadcasters, industry bodies and other stakeholders who want to comment on the drafting or administrative arrangements before the instrument is remade.
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