Original article by Jake Mitchell
The Australian – Page: 19 : 20-Jan-16

The "reach rule" and the "two-out-of-three rule" have been the focus of the Australian Government’s proposed changes to cross-media ownership laws. However, Seven West Media CEO Tim Worner believes that the issue of TV licence fees – which are the world’s highest – should be the highest priority in any reform agenda. He argues that this will encourage TV networks to invest in the industry and local content.

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