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Commercial television is the home of Australian content, showing more than any other platform, making us the backbone of the local television production industry.

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As the peak industry body for Australia’s commercial television broadcasters, Free TV Australia advances the interests of our members in national policy debates, positions the industry for the future in technology and innovation and highlights the important contribution commercial television makes to Australia’s culture and economy.

$1.6 billion spent on Australian local content

More than 25,000 hours of Australian content shown on commercial television every year

69% of household TV viewing is broadcast television and BVOD

88% of all programming expenditure is spent on Australian content

Over 19 million Australians watch Free TV every week

$408 million spent on trusted news in FY24 of which $35.2 million is spent by licensees in regional Australia

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Free TV Australia proudly represents all of Australia’s commercial television broadcasters in metropolitan, regional and remote licence areas.

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October 27, 2025 in Media Release

Free TV Welcomes Government Decision to Rule Out Text and Data Mining Exception

Free TV Australia has welcomed the Government's decision to rule out a text and data mining (TDM) exception to copyright, describing it as an important outcome for Australian content creators…
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September 7, 2025 in Media Release

Amazon Deal Proves Anti-Siphoning Warnings Were Right

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