Scott Cam, The Block – 9 Network
Commercial television is the home of Australian content, showing more than any other platform, making us the backbone of the local television production industry.
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
Our Members
Free TV Australia proudly represents all of Australia’s commercial television broadcasters in metropolitan, regional and remote licence areas.
Recent News
New wagering advertising restrictions must be accompanied by meaningful mitigation to protect Free TV services for all Australians
Free TV Australia has acknowledged the Government's announcement of new restrictions on wagering advertising while calling on the Government to deliver meaningful mitigation measures to protect the long-term sustainability of…
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