s 61CR
In forceMinister may direct the ACMA to conduct an investigation about other local content requirements
Volume 1sections 1-218
Part 5Control of commercial broadcasting licences
Division 5CLocal news and information requirements for regional commercial radio broadcasting licensees
Subdivision DOther local content requirements
61CR Minister may direct the ACMA to conduct an investigation about other local content requirements
(1)
The Minister may give the ACMA a written direction requiring the ACMA to conduct an investigation under section 170 into:
(a)
whether the ACMA should exercise its powers under section 43 to impose conditions requiring regional commercial radio broadcasting licensees to broadcast programs about matters of local significance; and
(b)
if so, the content of those conditions.
(2)
The ACMA must comply with a direction under subsection (1).
(3)
This section does not limit the powers conferred on the ACMA by section 43 or 170.
(4)
This section does not limit the powers conferred on the Minister by section 61CS.
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