Seven dominates viewer complaints
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Free TV Australia, the body which represents all of Australia’s commercial free-to-air television licencees, has released its annual findings on viewer complaints.
The Seven Network dominates the list.
· Today Tonight (Seven Network) – there were 95 complaints mostly concerning perceived bias and/or inaccuracy in reporting, graphic material considered to be inappropriate for the time zone and perceived discrimination in reporting.
Other complaints:
· Big Brother Uncut (Network Ten) – there were 60 complaints mostly concerning sexual references and nudity considered inappropriate.
· Seven Nightly News (Seven Network) – there were 54 complaints mostly concerning perceived bias and inaccuracy in reporting, perceived discrimination in reporting and graphic images considered to be inappropriate.
· Ten News at Five (Network Ten) – there were 48 complaints mostly concerning perceived bias and inaccuracy in reporting and comments considered to be inappropriate for the time zone.
· The Ronnie Johns Half Hour (Network Ten) – there were 47 complaints mostly concerning perceived discrimination and language considered to be inappropriate.
· Sunrise (Seven Network) – there were 29 complaints mostly concerning content considered to be offensive, perceived bias in reporting, perceived discrimination and language considered inappropriate for the time zone.
· Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show (Nine Network) – there were 24complaints mostly concerning nudity considered inappropriate for the time zone and the welfare of animals.
· Home and Away (Seven Network) – there were 23 complaints mostly concerning story lines considered inappropriate for the time zone and drug references.
· 60 Minutes (Nine Network) – there were 21 complaints mostly concerning perceived bias and inaccuracy in reporting, language considered to be inappropriate and footage and other material considered to be offensive.”
Several complaints related to foul language during the NRL Grand Final.
The channels upheld only 38 of the 1,109 written Code complaints, and they referred to only 16 items.
Seven conceded 0.
One Response
just wanting to say that NAB says the problems have been fixed well it’s not exactly true as we still haven’t got all the money that should have been credited to our accounts the reason being that they are still experiencing problems. Strange thing is that they have managed to get there house payments & a monthly fee that they take out each month so that side of things work fine but not the return of our salary.