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Ease of Control
Context:
Media lacks conflict-of-interest regulation, fostering oligopoly. Government initiatives, despite claims of cultural protection, may compromise citizen welfare.
Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill:
- Ambiguous Framework: The proposed Broadcasting Services Bill 2023 aims to replace the 1995 Cable Television Networks Act, incorporating unified regulation. However, ambiguous language, such as point 36, raises concerns about selective representation and potential misuse.
- Historical Media Regulation: The government’s history with media regulation raises skepticism; past promises have not aligned with outcomes, raising questions about the true intent behind the new broadcasting bill.
- Government Control Concerns: The draft bill's reliance on "authorised officers" under government influence sparks fears of undue control over content, potentially impacting the representation of minority communities.
Issues with Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act:
- Opaque Cable Landscape: The Cable Television Networks Act of 1995 aimed to curb illegal operators but failed to provide transparency. The nexus of MSOs, politicians, and broadcasters complicated matters, leading to opaque cable and television practices.
- Missed Regulatory Focus: The government's amendments in 2003 aimed to improve transparency but failed to regulate conflicts of interest within the media industry, impacting the legitimacy of regulations.
- Trust Deficit: The failures of the Cable Television Networks Act reveal a trust deficit between the government and citizens. The draft Broadcasting Services Bill raises concerns of controlling digital infrastructure and citizen viewing choices.
Need for Conflict of Interest Regulation:
- Critical Regulatory Gap: Lack of regulation on conflicts of interest in the media industry is a pressing concern. Oligopolistic media ownership tendencies impact the welfare of citizens.
- Oligopolistic Media Ownership: Amid debates on "cultural invasion" and "anti-national" programming, government initiatives seem to promote oligopolistic media ownership, potentially compromising the welfare of citizens.
- Call for Regulation: There is a need for a regulatory focus on conflicts of interest, asserting that measures for "ease of business" should prioritize the genuine welfare of citizens.
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