FreeTV is the industry body that represents theFree-to-airAustralian TV networks. It is unique in that it is an industry body that has all the companies in the industry as members.
Formerly known as theFederation of Australian Commercial Television Stations (FACTS), andCommercial Television Australia (CTVA), the body promotes advertising ontelevision, looks after certain engineering standards, handles the classification of advertising (ClearAds), and generally promotes the interest of its members (the free to air commercial networks). The FreeTV also represents the industry's interests with theAustralian Communications and Media Authority, which is the governmental body responsible for ensuring that media and communications works for all Australians.
The current Chief Executive Officer is Bridget Fair.
In 2009, FreeTV Australia came under criticism regarding the review of the Code of Practice forcommercial television and its proposed changes to the program content/advertising distinctions.[1]