‘Misinformed’ and ‘misleading’: ACMA clarifies broadcast requirements for same-sex marriage ads

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has clarified broadcasting licences do not prohibit advertising around marriage equality, but has noted some content is regarded as political matter and therefore needs to include the ‘required particulars’.

In an updated notice on its website, the ACMA said commentary around the banning of broadcast advertisements ahead of the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey was “misinformed” and “misleading.”