Complaint under section 8(1B)(b)(i) of the Broadcasting Act 1989
3 News and Nightline – alleged that ACC had not fulfilled its legal obligation to tell its clients about an Independent Earner Tax Credit – allegedly unbalanced and inaccurate
3 News and Nightline – alleged that ACC had not fulfilled its legal obligation to tell its clients about an Independent Earner Tax Credit – allegedly unbalanced and inaccurate
who was involved
Members
- Joanne Morris (Chair)
- Mary Anne Shanahan
- Paul France
- Tapu Misa
Complaint
- Accident Compensation Corporation of Wellington
findings
Standard 4 (balance) – complainant concerned that it was not given an opportunity to respond to one statement in the item – that issue was not a controversial issue of public importance – not upheld
Standard 4 (balance) – complainant concerned that it was not given an opportunity to respond to one statement in the item – that issue was not a controversial issue of public importance – not upheld
Standard 5 (accuracy) – item was inaccurate in stating that ACC had a legal obligation to inform its clients of the credit – one aspect upheld
Order
Section 13(1)(a) – broadcast statement
Section 13(1)(a) – broadcast statement
Order
Pursuant to section 13(1)(a) of the Broadcasting Act 1989, the Authority orders TVWorks Ltd to broadcast a statement approved by the Authority. That statement shall:
- be broadcast within one month of the date of this decision
- be presented both verbally and visually on screen
- be broadcast during 3 News, at a time and on a date to be approved by the Authority
- contain a comprehensive summary of the Authority's decision.
The Authority draws the broadcaster's attention to the requirement in section 13(3)(b) of the Act for the broadcaster to give notice in writing to the Authority and the complainant of the manner in which the above order has been complied with.
Signed for and on behalf of the Authority.
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