Commit To Community Television

Community Television's Week of Action

Helen Henry, 1st June 2015
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Today, the Australian Community Television Alliance (ACTA) kicks off its week of action (1 - 5 June) calling on people to demonstrate their support for community TV.

The sector is currently in discussions with the Government about its decision not to renew Transmitter (Apparatus) Licences for community television beyond 2015. Community TV is requesting that this deadline be extended until 2019 to allow more time to transition their organisations, program groups and services. Stations are asking their supporters and stakeholders to support their request for an extension of broadcast transmission beyond 2015.

How you can get involved

To show your support for community television, you can:

  • Send an email or letter to the Department of Communications requesting more time for Community TV stations to transition to online. Head here for pre-filled emails and template letters.
  • Telephone Malcolm Turnbull's office and politely express your concern for the future of Community TV. Malcolm's office - 02 9327 3988
  • Contact your local Federal MP, alert them to the issue and request that Community TV stations be allowed more time to move online. Head here to find your local MP, get pre-filled emails and letter templates. 
  • Get involved on Facebook by joining the Commit to Community TV Facebook page.

Find out more.

Read the CBAA's submission on digital television regulation.

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