All community radio broadcasters are subject to various regulations imposed by the Federal Government which issues our licence to broadcast and also the Code of Practice which, though developed by the community radio sector, is enshrined in the Act.

Click the links below to link to the regulations themselves.

ACMA Sponsorship Guidelines

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is the Federal Government department that issues all radio and television licences, including those for community broadcasters. BayFM's permanant licence was renewed in June 2007 for another 5 years. Sponsorship on community radio is regulated by the Broadcaster Services Act (BSA) . These guidelines (linked below) are issued by ACMA for community radio licencees and are in accordance with the BSA.

http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_91820

Community Radio Codes of Practice

All community broadcasters must abide by a number of legislative requirements in their programming content and station perations. The BSA outlines a number of licence conditions and a few program standards that are applicable to all stations.
Licensees are also bound by the conditions upon which they were issued their licence in the original application process. In addition, all community broadcasters are required to observe the Code of Practice, which guides all areas of station activity. This code seeks to enshrine agreed standards amongst community broadcasters.

http://www.cbaa.org.au/content.php/16.html

The Broadcast Services Act 1992

The Laws governing Community Radio are contained in the Broadcaster Services Act 1992

http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/bsa1992214/