Royal Commission on Wireless
Royal Commission on wireless · Wireless Royal Commission
28 January 1927 – 14 July 1927
A commission, chaired by J. H. Hammond, that inquired into wireless broadcasting in Australia and the use of wireless services for public requirements.
How it came into existence
Appointed by Letters Patent dated 28 January 1927 by the Bruce government to report on wireless broadcasting in all its aspects, with power to recommend changes in policy and practice, and on the development and use of wireless services for public requirements. J. H. Hammond was chairman. Among the evidence it heard was that of the Navy on the effect of the Commonwealth's commercial partnership with Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd.
Changes during its life
- 5 October 1927Report laid before Parliament.
How it ended
It presented its report to the Governor-General on 14 July 1927, ending the commission; the report was laid before Parliament on 5 October 1927. The main results were an amended agreement with Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd, which made its patents available free to broadcasters and listeners for five years, and a reduction in listeners' licence fees.
Main functions
- Wireless broadcasting policy and practice
- Licensing of broadcasting stations and listeners
- Wireless services for public requirements
- Relations with Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd
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