ACMA clears ABC’s Tonightly but warns the ‘c word’ tests the limits

August 10, 2018 10:28

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has cleared ABC comedy show Tonightly for breaching the national broadcaster’s code of conduct over a skit that featured strong language.

Following the show’s airing in March, communications minister Mitch Fifield condemned the broadcaster and The ABC’s head of entertainment, David Anderson, apologised to Australian Conservative’s political candidate Kevin Bailey for the skit.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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