Sport on Television – Review of the anti-siphoning scheme
The Government conducted a review of the anti-siphoning scheme in 2009, in accordance with section 115A of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
On 20 August 2009, the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, announced the release of a discussion paper 'Sport on Television: A Review of the Anti-siphoning Scheme in the Contemporary Digital Environment'.
Members of the public were encouraged to obtain a copy of this paper and submit their comments on the effectiveness and appropriateness of the anti-siphoning scheme.
The submission period closed on Friday 16 October 2009. Over 330 submissions were received and all publishable submissions are available to view on the Department’s website.
The Government is currently consulting with stakeholders and considering the comments it received in the course of the review, including those expressed in the submissions. This will help to inform the Government’s future decisions in relation to the anti-siphoning scheme.
The Government expects to table a report of the review in Parliament in due course.
Discussion paper and issues for comment
See also the discussion paper 'Sport on Television – A Review of the anti-siphoning scheme in the contemporary digital environment'.
Contact Information
If you require any information about the Sport on Television review, please contact the Department
