Commercial radio industry and media unions express concern over proposed revision to Australia's Copyright Act, fearing it may harm local radio sustainability and increase music fees.
The proposed revision to Australia's Copyright Act is causing concern for the commercial radio industry and media unions, who fear it could harm local radio sustainability in regional and remote areas. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance and Commercial Radio & Audio have submitted concerns to an ongoing Senate inquiry into the Private Member's Bill Fair Pay for Radio Play, which aims to remove the cap on fees radio stations pay to the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia for playing music. The shareholders of PPCA are three multinational record labels, and the proposed change has led to concerns over increased music fees and the potential decline of local media content.
March 04, 2024
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