'Out of whack': War Memorial program was not impartial, ACMA finds AWM council chair says its relationship with the ABC has been sullied. The Canberra Times · Sep 17
‘Chilling effect’: ABC criticises regulator over finding Four Corners breached impartiality rules Managing director Hugh Marks says Acma’s interpretation could hurt investigative journalism The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Latest Optus outage triggers welfare checks from police Customers in four states and jurisdictions were affected by the telco's second systems failure in a year, which prompted welfare checks by police. AAP · Sep 12
Optus sued by watchdog over triple-zero network outage The telecommunications regulator has revealed it will take Optus to court over a major network outage which affected hundreds of triple-zero calls. AAP · Jul 30
Knockout blow to Aussie UFC fighter over gambling ads A warning has been given to an Australian UFC fighter for illegally promoting online gambling through his Instagram account. AAP · Jul 6
Telcos told to alert network failures through registers In the wake of two fatalities linked to a network outage at Optus, telcos will face more public scrutiny under tough new rules in a bid to improve transparency. AAP · Mar 30
Kyle & Jackie O hit with new licence terms before D-Day The embattled radio duo behind the Kyle and Jackie O Show have been given an ultimatum after repeatedly airing explicit sexual content. AAP · Mar 16
Kiis FM banned from airing strong sexual content on Kyle and Jackie O shows for five years Kiis FM could face cancellation of radio station licence if ban breached, regulator says The Guardian - AU · Mar 16
‘Inhaled with my groin’: The Australian’s Wuthering Heights review makes a splash Reviewer Nikki Gemmell gives an enthusiastic five stars, meanwhile job cuts at the Oz are starting to show. Plus: Asio’s email fail The Guardian - AU · Feb 13
Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh Radio stations must reveal if they are using AI voices to host radio shows under a revised code of practice although rules will not apply to all segments. AAP · Feb 10
Watchdog challenged over triple zero risk in old phones Customers should be warned by their telcos if their phones are unable to call triple zero in an emergency, the communications watchdog insists. AAP · Dec 2, 2025
Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show The radio network responsible for the headline-grabbing Kyle and Jackie O Show has been warned of potential action over mounting decency breaches. AAP · Oct 1, 2025
Optus To Face ‘Significant Consequences’ For 000 Outage During Which Three People Died Communications Minister Anika Wells says the telco has “failed the Australian people”. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 22, 2025
No penalty for bookmaker that targeted problem gamblers People on the gambling self-exclusion register were sent marketing messages by an online bookmaker, but it will not be penalised, the industry regulator says. AAP · May 15, 2025
AAP · Mar 28, 2025 Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds' The popular Kyle and Jackie O radio show has again breached decency standards with its explicit content, the media watchdog has found.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2025 Kyle & Jackie O Show breached decency standards with ‘vulgar’ sexual content, Acma finds Broadcaster ARN Media claims material is suitable for ‘broad-minded adult demographic’
The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2025 Kyle & Jackie O Show drew nearly half of all decency complaints on Australian radio in last financial year Exclusive: Kiis FM show promises to ‘behave’ in 2025 as regulator reveals 146 complaints made to broadcaster about material in 2023-24
AAP · Nov 14, 2024 Telcos set new rules to follow during major outages The communications watchdog has handed down new rules for what telcos will need to tell customers if they experience a widespread outage.
AAP · Nov 7, 2024 $12m triple-zero fine over Optus outage The nationwide Optus network outage in 2023 has cost the telco $12 million in fines for breaching triple zero rules, the industry regulator has announced.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024 Optus fined $12m after thousands could not call triple zero during 2023 outage Australian Communications and Media Authority says telco did not check welfare of 369 people who tried to make a call while lines were down
Pedestrian.tv · Nov 6, 2024 Media Regulator Boss Dragged For Not Reading Kyle & Jackie O’s ‘Revolting’ Transcript Out Loud Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young called out ACMA boss for not reading out "revolting" transcript out loud during senate estimate hearing.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2024 Media regulator boss can’t bring herself to read out ‘revolting’ Kyle & Jackie O transcripts in Senate estimates hearing Australia’s communications regulator has come under fire for failing to investigate ‘sexist, racist [and] misogynistic’ content aired on Kiis FM
AAP · Jan 16, 2024 Customers lose thousands in scams due to telco failures Telecommunications company Medion has been fined $260,000 after failing to comply with customer ID rules that caused users to lose tens of thousands of dollars.
AAP · Dec 20, 2023 Telco hit with $100k fine for breaching anti-scam laws A small telco has been slapped with a $100,000 fine for breaching anti-scam obligations among a number of failings uncovered by a watchdog's investigation.
AAP · Dec 5, 2023 Telstra cops third overcharging fine in as many years Australia's media watchdog has "lost patience" with Telstra after the telco was caught overcharging customers for a third time in as many years.