What is a government campaign?
9 What is a government campaign?
In this Act:
government campaign—
means the dissemination by a government agency of information to members of the public about a government program, policy or matter which affects their entitlements, rights or obligations; and
includes an information program or education campaign to explain the program, policy or matter; but
does not include any of the following:
dissemination of information about public health or safety programs, including road safety programs;
advertisements for stated jobs;
tender advertising;
other routine advertising campaigns carried out by an agency in relation to its operational activities.
Examples—par (c) (i)
1 road safety programs about the dangers of drink driving, speeding or not wearing seatbelts
2 public health programs about the dangers of smoking or obesity
3 public health programs about losing weight and getting fit
Examples—par (c) (iv)
1 notices about traffic or transport
2 notice of garbage collection times
3 tourism campaigns
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