ACMA Media
Release
131 /2010
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20 October 2010
ACMA accepts enforceable undertaking from Perth
community radio station 6SON
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has accepted an enforceable
undertaking from community radio broadcaster 6SON Perth. The ACMA found that
6SON had breached licence conditions requiring it to encourage community
participation in the operations of the service and the selection and provision of
programs.
The enforceable undertaking requires 6SON to improve its corporate governance
and management practices, conduct appropriate training and develop a strategy to
encourage community participation.
The ACMA findings followed an investigation into complaints from members of the
community, alleging that 6SON provided inaccurate information to the ACMA in its
2006 licence renewal application. During the investigation, 6SON admitted that it
had provided inaccurate information to the ACMA in its renewal application. The
complainants also alleged that 6SON did not encourage participation in the
operations of the service or the selection and provision of programs.
The undertaking seeks to address the concerns identified by the ACMA in its
investigation. It includes a range of measures that, if implemented fully, should
strengthen 6SON’s corporate governance and management practices and result in
greater levels of community participation.
'The initial provision of inaccurate information by 6SON was a matter of particular
concern during this investigation,' said ACMA Chairman Chris Chapman. ‘The
undertaking given by 6SON should enable 6SON to more effectively verify the
accuracy and completeness of the information it provides. Licensees should be
aware that providing inaccurate information to the ACMA can understandably raise
concerns about a licensee's continued suitability to hold a broadcasting licence.’
If 6SON fails to comply with the undertaking, the ACMA may put in place a number
of enforcement measures, including instituting proceedings in the Federal Court
seeking an order to enforce the undertaking.
The ACMA will continue to monitor 6SON and its operations. 6SON is to report to
the ACMA on implementation of the measures by 28 February and 31 August 2011.
A copy of the investigation report and enforceable undertaking are available on the
ACMA website.
For more information or to arrange an interview please contact: Donald
Robertson, Media Manager, on (02) 9334 7980, 0418 86 1766 or
media@acma.gov.au.
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