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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): d. Based on mixture of principles (specify)
Comments: To qualify for time on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (which does not usually run advertisements) the two major political parties have equal time, and minor parties or independents who won a significant proportion of the vote (ie a seat) at last election get a proportion of that time.
Source: https://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/Publications/backgrounders/authorisation.htm
Verified: 2024/09/09
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): c. No
Comments: Debates between the 2 major parties are occasionally conducted but are not required. Participation by individual candidates and smaller parties is rare.
Source: http://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/Publications/backgrounders/index.htm
Verified: 2024/09/09
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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: b. 2-3 days
Comments: Under Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, there is an election advertising blackout on all electronic media from the end of the Wednesday before polling day to the end of polling on the Saturday. This three-day blackout effectively provides a ‘cooling off’ period in the lead up to polling day, during which political parties, candidates and others are no longer able to purchase time on television and radio to broadcast political advertising. The electronic media blackout provisions and other provisions relating to the broadcasting of ‘political matter’ are administered by ACMA.
Source: https://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/Publications/backgrounders/authorisation.htm
Verified: 2024/09/09
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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: b. No
Comments: There are no restrictions on the amount that can be spent in Australia at the federal level.
Source: https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/rp/rp2122/Quick_Guides/ElectionFundingStates
Verified: 2024/09/09
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