The laws of advertising and your community station

Advertising and marketing in Australia is governed by a co-regulatory system, with regulation in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), as well as a self-regulatory system administered by representatives of the advertising industry.

Community organisations are required to comply with all laws and regulations - there are some misperceptions in the not-for-profit sector that consumer laws do not apply to charities and not-for-profits. This is not true. Charities and not-for-profits should especially consider laws when they are providing goods and services, running campaigns or promotions, or in relation to fundraising activities. 

A guide for Australian community organisations on how to comply with the laws of advertising and marketing in Australia

If you are unsure about how this fits in with your community station's activities, this resource can help. Justice Connect's Not-for-profit Law has put together this guide for Australian community organisations on how to comply with the laws of advertising and marketing in Australia.