Australian Broadcasting Control Board
ABCB
15 March 1949 – 1 January 1977
Statutory board that regulated commercial radio and, from 1956, television, planning the technical development of broadcasting and setting programme and advertising standards.
How it came into existence
Established on 15 March 1949 under the Australian Broadcasting Act 1948, which amended the Australian Broadcasting Act 1942, taking over the regulation of broadcasting stations from the Postmaster-General's Department.
- Regulation of commercial broadcasting stations
- Broadcasting technical planning
Legislation: Australian Broadcasting Act 1948; Broadcasting and Television Act 1942
Changes during its life
- 1956Took on the regulation of television when commercial and national television began.
- 19 December 1972Moved from the Postmaster-General's portfolio to the new Department of the Media.
- 22 December 1975Moved to the Postal and Telecommunications Department when the Department of the Media was abolished.
How it ended
Abolished on 1 January 1977 under the Broadcasting and Television Amendment Act 1976: its licensing and standards role passed to the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal and its technical planning to the Postal and Telecommunications Department.
- Licensing of commercial broadcasters
- Programme and advertising standards
- Technical planning of broadcasting and television services
Main functions
- Regulating commercial radio and television stations
- Programme and advertising standards
- Technical planning of broadcasting services
- Advising the Minister on licences
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Postal and Telecommunications Department.
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Sources
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