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ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time


Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): h. No information available
Comments: No free broadcast time or free printed advertisement is allocated to political parties. The power of the Minister under sub-section (1) shall not include the power to require the Corporation or a licensee to transmit any programme or other matter that is promoting or opposing - (a) a candidate in an election; (b) a particular point of view in relation to an issue or matter that is being submitted to the electorate.
Source: Teokoati Joseph, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Service - Ministry of Justice Broadcasting Act (1989), Art. 42(4)
Verified: 2014/06/05
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ME059

Television debates


Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): b. Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Teokoati Joseph, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Service - Ministry of Justice
Verified: 2012/06/05
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.


Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: g. No information available
Comments:
Source: Teokoati Joseph, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Service - Ministry of Justice
Verified: 2012/06/05
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: c. No information available
Comments:
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Verified: 2014/06/05
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