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Broadcasting charge

Summary

Senator Mullen seeks immediate clarity on the Government’s intentions regarding a proposed broadcasting charge.

It will take away from people the right to opt out, if they so wish, of participation in the broadcasting architecture. It is effectively a communications tax. Communication is something very basic to people and something they should be allowed to make decisions on. It certainly should not be another stealth tax. At this point, I am merely asking for clarity. I would like to know, not before the next general election but now, what are the Government's intentions in regard to the broadcasting charge.

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