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"Not fit for purpose": Melissa Lee says the Broadcasting Act needs an update

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 11 Apr 2024, 8:25am
Melissa Lee speaking to media on her way into the House, Parliament, Wellington. 09 April, 2024. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Melissa Lee speaking to media on her way into the House, Parliament, Wellington. 09 April, 2024. Photo / Mark Mitchell

"Not fit for purpose": Melissa Lee says the Broadcasting Act needs an update

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 11 Apr 2024, 8:25am

Mounting pressure on the Broadcasting Minister to act as turmoil wages on the media industry.

Newshub has confirmed that it’s closing on July 5th, while TVNZ is cutting four of its major programmes.  

Melissa Lee says yesterday was a shocking day for media, and she feels for the people who are losing their jobs.  

She told Mike Hosking that the Broadcasting Act was designed well before the internet and doesn't account for how news consumption has changed.  

Lee says news is 24/7 but regulations haven't kept up with modern technology, so they need to be brought up to speed. 

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