Teachers promo. Subject matter allegedly offensive. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
All Decisions
Intrepid Journeys. Presenter's exclamation. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Mercury Lane promo. Reference to pubic hair. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Holmes. Coverage of funeral service included tribute from eight-year-old son. Not upheld (privacy).
One News. Picture in item broadcast on Good Friday about modern Stations of the Cross exhibition. Not upheld (good taste and decency, denigration).
The Ugly. Film rated R18 and broadcast at 9.30pm had adult content. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Morning Report. Interviewer's manner in item about industrial accidents in timber mill; later news item presented owner's view only. Not upheld (balance, accuracy).
3 News Special. Interviews with Nicky Hager and Prime Minister about issues raised in Hager’s book "Seeds of Distrust". Upheld: balance (government accountability); accuracy (approach to interview with Prime Minister in comparison with the interview with Mr Hager); fairness (presentation of programme, as Prime Minister not advised of source of allegations and the accuser was interviewed in an earlier section of the programme). Not upheld: balance (science aspect); accuracy (statement that Prime Minister declined her earlier offer to do another interview); fairness (preparation of programme, conduct and style of interview). Unable to determine: accuracy (scientific facts in dispute).
The Authority invited submissions on orders.
Holmes. Conduct of interviewer in live interview with Probation Services Manager. Not upheld (balance, fairness).
Eyes Wide Shut. Film with sexual content screened at 9.30pm during school holidays. Not relevant (good taste and decency). Not upheld (children's interests).