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NZ Government Introduces Bill to Abolish Broadcast Standards Authority and Shift to…

3 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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The government has introduced legislation to Parliament to abolish the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA). The government argues that the media landscape has changed dramatically, and greater industry self-regulation is the most practical way to oversee diverse platforms like podcasts and online services. The BSA's existence and function are now subject to legislative action in Parliament.

From tvtonight.com.au, scoop.co.nz

Why it matters

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The proposed repeal of the BSA is contingent on the government establishing a new regulatory framework. The government expects that the industry body, the New Zealand Media Council, will become the primary regulator for journalism. Critics caution that the BSA had already been asserting powers over online content without explicit parliamentary granting.

From tvtonight.com.au, scoop.co.nz

Who's involved

  • Broadcasting Standards AuthorityThe body whose existence and function are targeted for abolition.
  • governmentThe entity proposing the legislative changes to the media oversight structure.
  • parliamentThe body that must consider the bill regarding the future of media regulation.
  • Paul GoldsmithThe Minister who publicly supported the move toward self-regulation.
  • Sean PlunketThe individual whose comments prompted the BSA to assert its power over online content.
  • David HarveyThe expert who supports the repeal of the BSA to limit media regulation.

How it developed

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  1. Legislation introduced to axe the BSA and move broadcast regulation to self-governance.1 source
  2. Plunket's comments prompted the BSA to claim power, which Parliament declined to grant.1 source

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