Sector Policy & Campaigns

On behalf of CBAA Members and the wider sector, the CBAA meets regularly with stakeholders to:

• raise and progress policy issues;

• lift the profile and awareness of the community broadcasting sector;

• create networks with organisations who share interests and values with the community broadcasting sector; and

• advocate for the interests of community broadcasters. 

The following documents reflect this ongoing work.

• Community Broadcasting 'Vision 2015' Submission to Minister Conroy:
  • Vision 2015 Brochure
  • Full Vision 2015 Submission

• Draft Community Participation Guidelines
  • ACMA Draft Guidelines
  • Submission to ACMA from CBAA re Draft Community Participation Guidelines (4 September 2009)

• CBAA Submission to the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission (14 May 2009)

• Community Broadcasting Listener Surveys and the Community Broadcasting Database (A Survey of the Community Broadcasting sector). Please see www.cbonline.org.au for details of these biennial research reports.

• Response to Digital Dividend Green Paper - Submission by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.

You can also download documents & speeches on issues relevant to the sector below:

• Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan
• National Emergency Agency Contacts
• Speech by ACMA CEO Chris Chapman: 'The ACMA in 2010'

For further enquiries about policy or advocacy related matters, please contact:

Alexis Roitman, Policy & Campaigns Manager aroitman@cbaa.org.au.