Cory Bernardi (SA, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Families and Community Services) Share this | Hansard source

I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Environment, Communications and the Arts Committee for inquiry and report by 9 June 2008:

An examination into the effectiveness of the broadcasting codes of practice operating within the radio and television industry, with particular reference to:

(a)

the frequency and use of coarse and foul language (swearing) in programs;

(b)

the effectiveness of the current classification standards as an accurate reflection of the content contained in the program;

(c)

the operation and effectiveness of the complaints process currently available to members of the public; and

(d)

any other related matters.

Question agreed to.