Broadcasting Standards Authority
The BSA is an Independent Crown Entity established under the Broadcasting Act 1989.
The functions of the BSA are to:
- Receive and determine complaints about alleged breaches of a standard in a specific programme, from persons who are dissatisfied with the outcome of complaints made to broadcasters;
- Publicise its procedure in relation to complaints;
- Issue to any or all broadcasters, advisory opinions relating to broadcasting standards and ethical conduct in broadcasting;
- Encourage the development and observance by broadcasters of codes of broadcasting practice appropriate to the type of broadcasting undertaken by such broadcasters;
- Develop and issue codes of broadcasting practice; and
- Conduct research and publish findings on matters relating to standards in broadcasting.
The Ministry manages the BSA's relationship with the Crown on behalf of the Minister of Broadcasting, monitoring the funding agreement between the Minister and the entity. The BSA is governed by a board appointed by the Minister.
CONTACT
Contact the Broadcasting Standards Authority:
Broadcasting Standards Authority
2nd Floor, Lotteries Commission Building
54-56 Cambridge Terrace
P O Box 9213
Wellington