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

It is a question. It is an important question and it is important that the public of Australia understand that this legislation will have protection mechanisms. When people are reading this debate, I think they need to be assured of that. I have a serious question to ask the minister concerning the powers of ACMA. I think it is a critical matter. When you change major legislation in this country, when you change things that have attracted as much media attention as this has, you need to assure the public of Australia that there are correct mechanisms in place. I think that is a very important thing.

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