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LIVE FM C ODES

OF C ONDUC T

LIVE FM abides by Code 3 - General programming in the Community Broadcasting
Codes of Conduct.

The purpose of abiding by this code is to encourage programming that is respectful,
inclusive, and reflects community interest and guiding principles.

In summary LIVE FM community radio station will not broadcast material that may...

• Incite or encourage violence

• Present as desirable the use of illegal drugs, the misuse of tobacco or alcohol as well
as other harmful substances

• Stereotype, incite, vilify, or perpetuate hatred against, or attempt to demean any
person or group, on the basis of ethnicity, nationality, race, language, gender, sexuality,
religion, age, physical or mental ability,

• Be defamatory i.e. is a false statement about a person that may expose that person to
hatred, ridicule, or contempt, causes them to be shunned, or injures them in their
business or trade.

It is the responsibility of every LIVE FM team member at your school to understand these
codes of behaviour prior to broadcasting their show on air.