Aussie radio industry slams ‘unfair fee hike’ proposed by record labels

The commercial radio industry has made a submission to the Senate inquiry, arguing against an “unfair fee hike” proposed by record labels that would see radio stations pay higher royalty rates to the Australian musicians whose music they play.

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) says the industry already pays around $40 million a year in fees, and “any increase would threaten the sustainability of local stations”, who pay fees to the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) and to the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA).