Kia ora koutou,
A very quick reminder that the deadline for submissions on a new draft code for broadcasting closes in a week's time.
The refreshed code, consultation papers and details on how to make a submission are available on the BSA websiteopen_in_new.
At the moment, the draft includes:
- Updating the introduction, including to reflect the current environment.
- Combining the three existing codes for pay TV, free-to-air TV and radio into one simplified code.
- Streamlining and combining some standards which cover related issues.
- Updating the discrimination and denigration standard guidelines to clarify its application to content which reinforces negative stereotypes.
- Incorporating an obligation to correct material errors of fact within the accuracy standard.
- Updating the guidelines/commentary on how the standards apply, shaped by past BSA decisions and, in the case of privacy standard guidelines, legal developments.
- Refreshing the language to make the Codebook easier to understand.
- Updating guidance on the complaints process to clarify the requirements for a formal complaint (and consequently the types of complaints broadcasters may treat as feedback only).
Our hearty thanks go to those broadcasters, stakeholders and the public who have already provided input.
If you'd like to discuss the draft code or consultation process, please feel free to get in touch on 0800 366 996 or at info@bsa.govt.nz.
Ngā mihi nui,
Glen Scanlon
Chief Executive
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