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Regional TV broadcasting

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Status: Answered
Asked by: Senator the Hon. Matthew Canavan
Committee: Environment and Communications
Portfolio: Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Agency: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Round: 2026-27 Budget estimates
Question No: SQ26-000906
Asked: 8 June 2026
Answer due: 16 July 2026

Question

Regional TV transmitters are ageing and expensive to replace, and because there are fewer viewers in regional areas, the cost per viewer is much higher than in cities. Since regional Australians rely on over-the-air TV more than city people do, what is the Government doing to make sure they can keep receiving the full range of free TV network services enjoyed in cities?

Answer

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