The screen sector has been running its postcards campaign against some aspects of Conroy’s alleged take on the Convergence Enquiry. But Dr O’D examines a much uglier possibility, which is entirely consistent with the history of government regulation.
What happens if, as rumoured, Senator Conroy convinces the Cabinet to drop the present audience reach regulation that restrain any one broadcaster controlling stations that reach more than 75 per cent of viewers, Australia-wide?
