Senate debates

Thursday, 12 October 2006

Broadcasting Services Amendment (Media Ownership) Bill 2006; Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Television) Bill 2006; Communications Legislation Amendment (Enforcement Powers) Bill 2006; Television Licence Fees Amendment Bill 2006

In Committee

11:38 am

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I have been seeking the call for some time, Senator Conroy, and we have been generous in allowing you to have all the questions. I also wish to ask a question of the minister about ACMA. I think it is important at this stage, at least, to place on the record for those in the gallery, if for no other purpose, what ACMA stands for. We all talk here using acronyms and we understand what ACMA is. ACMA is the Australian Communications and Media Authority. It is important to have the full name placed on the record from time to time.

My question goes to what powers ACMA has. I think it is very important that the public of Australia have fears allayed concerning—

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