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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 our 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 ha-
tred, 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 understanding these
codes of behaviour prior to broadcasting their show on air.

If you are unsure about any of the codes of behaviour ask your teacher for clarification.

Code 3 - General programming in the
Community Broadcasting
Codes of Conduct.

A full extract of the code is available for download on this web page
if you would like to discuss this further as agroup.