Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983 No. 6 of 1983 - SECT 8 Duties of the Board

Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983 No. 6 of 1983 - SECT 8

8. (1) It is the duty of the Board-

   (a)  to ensure that the functions of the Corporation are performed
        efficiently and with the maximum benefit to the people of Australia;

   (b)  to maintain the independence and integrity of the Corporation;

   (c)  to ensure that the gathering and presentation by the Corporation of
        news and information is accurate and impartial according to the
        recognized standards of objective journalism; and

   (d)  to ensure that the Corporation does not contravene, or fail to comply
        with-

        (i)    any of the provisions of this Act or any other Act that are
               applicable to the Corporation; or

        (ii)   any directions given to, or requirements made in relation to,
               the Corporation under any of those provisions.

(2) If the Minister at any time furnishes to the Board a statement of the
policy of the Commonwealth Government on any matter relating to broadcasting
or television, or any matter of administration, that is relevant to the
performance of the functions of the Corporation and requests the Board to
consider that policy in the performance of its functions, the Board shall
ensure that consideration is given to that policy.

(3) Nothing in this section shall be taken to impose on the Board a duty that
is enforceable by proceedings in a court.