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ELECTORAL ACT 1992 - SECT 296 Advertorials

ELECTORAL ACT 1992 - SECT 296

Advertorials

    (1)     This section applies to an advertisement in a news publication that—

        (a)     appears to be reportage or commentary; and

        (b)     includes electoral matter.

    (2)     The proprietor of the news publication must ensure that the word ‘advertisement' is included, in legible form, as a headline to the advertisement on each page on which the advertisement appears.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.