It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Free TV’s former Director of Engineering, Richard “Dick” Barton on 21 April 2021. Mr Barton held the position of Director…
Gregory Hywood, Chairman, Free TV Australia Back in the late 1990s as the editor of The Australian Financial Review I took a trip to Silicon Valley to see what the fuss…
Free TV Australia today welcomed the ACCC’s advertising technology interim report, that recognises that there is a serious issue with lack of competition and transparency in the ad tech market….
In its submission to the Senate Economics Committee, Free TV Australia has called on Parliament to stand up to the bullying tactics of the digital platforms and to implement the…
Screen Australia’s Drama Report released today again showed that commercial free-to-air broadcasters remained the largest investors in Australian drama production, directly investing $61 million across 18 titles in Australian drama…
Gregory Hywood, Chairman, Free TV Australia Federal cabinet is facing a critical decision that will determine the future of quality journalism in Australia for generations. Innovative legislation under consideration…
An Opportunity Too Important to Miss Australians need a strong and vibrant news media sector now, more than ever. Through bushfires, floods and the COVID-19 pandemic, Australians have turned to…
Free TV Australia today released its submission to the ACCC inquiry into digital platform service app marketplaces. The submission addresses the impact that the rapidly developing marketplaces on connected TVs…
The peak commercial television industry group, Free TV Australia, is delighted to announce the appointment of Greg Hywood as its new Independent Chairman. One of Australia’s most successful and well-regarded…
Free TV Australia today welcomed the Government’s announcement to update the Australian content rules that apply to commercial television broadcasters. Free TV CEO Bridget Fair said, “Free TV broadcasters remain…