Complaints - other media

Print media

Comments or complaints about the content of newspapers or similar publications should be directed to the editor of the publication concerned. If the matter concerns the ethics of the journalists involved, you can also contact the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) (State Branch). Refer to the Journalists’ Code of Ethics.

Some publications (such as some sex magazines) are subject to the requirements of the Classification (Publications. Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 and are required to be classified so that access by minors is minimised. Complaints about inappropriate covers, content, or display in public places, should be directed to the Attorney General in your State or Territory.

Music lyrics

These are covered by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)’s Code of Practice. Complaints should be directed to ARIA.

Telecommunications - premium services

Complaints regarding a possible breach of the Code of Practice in relation to premium-rate phone services with the prefix 190 are to be made to the Telephone Information Services Standards Council (TISSC).

A complaint may be made by any person or organisation, including a carriage service provider, a service provider, an information provider, TISSC or any member of the public. A complaint may be made in any form, including by writing or telephone. Anonymity will be preserved if requested by the complainant. For further information please visit the Telephone Information Services Standards Council (TISSC) complaints page.