Regional broadcasters label proposed changes to TV licensing a ‘spectrum grab’ by government
Regional commercial TV networks have hit out at changes proposed by the government which would see broadcasters offered the choice to operate under cheaper broadcasting license in exchange for sacrificing radio frequency spectrum.
The proposal was outlined in last week’s media reform Green Paper, released by the Department of Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts and Minister Paul Fletcher.
The paper also proposed global video-on-demand services like Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ could be required to spend a certain amount on Australian content in the future.
