|
|
Article: AUSTRALIAN MINISTER UNVEILS REVAMPED MEDIA LAWS.
- Article from:
- AsiaPulse News
- Article date:
- July 13, 2006
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2006 Asia Pulse Pty Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
CANBERRA, July 13 Asia Pulse - Foreign ownership laws covering the nation's media will be ditched and large mergers allowed under a revamp of media laws outlined by the federal government today.
Communications Minister Helen Coonan announced the eagerly awaited shake-up of the nation's media landscape that will also pave the way for pay television operators to grab and show prominent sporting events.
Senator Coonan said consumers stood to benefit most from the overhaul.
"It is clear to the government and to much of the industry that the media landscape is changing rapidly, and a flexible system is needed to allow media companies to adapt and ...