Broadcast moratorium in effect

The moratorium on broadcast news outlets reporting on issues in the referendum has come into effect from 2pm.

Broadcast moratorium in effect
Thu, 21 May, 2015 - 14:52

The moratorium on broadcast news outlets reporting on issues in the referendum has come into effect from 2pm.

Radio and television broadcasters are bound by rules prohibiting new stories, including breaking news stories, that influence or manipulate voters' decisions.

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