Beer advertisements shown to kids during streamed TV programs like Lego Masters
David Pocock urges government to fix gap in the law after 28 complaints, but Labor says it will not support amendmentGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastIndependent senator David Pocock is urging the government to fix a gap in the law that allows alcohol to be advertised during children’s television programs when streamed rather than using a traditional TV aerial.Pocock has identified 28 complaints about alcohol being advertised during programs including Lego Masters, Australian Idol and The Voice and during the broadcast of Carols in the Domain around segments featuring Disney characters and The Wiggles.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
David Pocock urges government to fix gap in the law after 28 complaints, but Labor says it will not support amendment
Independent senator David Pocock is urging the government to fix a gap in the law that allows alcohol to be advertised during children’s television programs when streamed rather than using a traditional TV aerial.
Pocock has identified 28 complaints about alcohol being advertised during programs including Lego Masters, Australian Idol and The Voice and during the broadcast of Carols in the Domain around segments featuring Disney characters and The Wiggles.
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