Overview

Any broadcaster or publisher who runs an advertisement relating to a local government election has disclosure obligations under the Local Government Electoral Act 2011. This includes a requirement to lodge a summary of all electoral advertising they have broadcast or published during the capped expenditure period.

While federal and state elections and referendums have media blackout periods, these do not apply to local government elections in Queensland. The ECQ does not regulate media blackout laws.

Please click on the tabs above to find out about the requirements for broadcasters and publishers.

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