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* 1. The Australian Commercial TV industry (FreeTV Australia) is proposing to change its Code of Practice.
Some of the provisions may affect the viewing environment for children and families.

(For more information on the Free TV Code changes see www.freetv.com.au).

ACCM is interested in your views on the following issues which have relevance to this Code review.

ACCM greatly appreciates you taking the time to complete the survey. It should take you no longer than 5 mins. Your individual response will be confidential.


How often do you watch television with your family in the early evening (say between 6pm – 8 or 8.30pm)?

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* 2. Do you have any concerns about the television content in the early evening (6pm – 8.30pm)?
Mark all that apply

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* 3. At present, there are time zone restrictions on the 5 major networks when certain television programs can be shown. For example only G rated programs can be shown 4 to 7pm on weekday nights. PG can be shown 7 to 8.30pm.

Indicate your response to the following statement:
I find time zones useful for protecting children from unsuitable content on television

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* 4. How useful is the PG classification to you when making decisions about the suitability of programs for children?

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* 5. The digital multi-channels are permitted to broadcast PG material at any time of day. What does this mean for your family? Mark all that apply.

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* 6. Free TV Australia is proposing to allow PG programs all day on weekdays (as it presently does on weekends) instead of from the present 7pm. Such PG programs could include promotions for M and MA15+ programs (provided the content of the promo is itself PG).
It is also proposing to screen M rated programs from 7.30pm on any day.
Please indicate your agreement or otherwise with possible responses to this proposal:

  strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree
PG all day on weekdays is OK by me
My children are not watching TV at home after school on weekdays
There are many other viewing options after school that I can use
Supervising my children's weekday viewing will be harder
PG all day on weekdays should be opposed
Screening M programs at 7.30pm should be opposed
More children will be exposed to age-inappropriate viewing

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* 7. Parental lock technologies are now available on digital televisions and set top boxes.
Do you use parental lock, and how useful do you find the technology?
Mark all that apply:

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* 8. What is your postcode

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* 9. Number of children in your family

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* 10. Ages of your dependent children
Mark all that apply:

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