House of Assembly: Thursday, November 18, 2021

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Parliament House Matters

ABC Cameras

The SPEAKER (14:12): Before I call questions without notice, I observe the presence in the gallery of an ABC camera crew. The ABC were the first crew to approach me today seeking permission to film in the chamber.

I refer to the 1998 conditions for granting rights to film in the chamber, particularly emphasising conditions 1 and 2. Condition 1 is that cameras are to focus on the member on his or her feet speaking, with some scope for wide-angle shots, and condition 2 emphasises the fairness of reporting. It is also the case that the ABC has undertaken to supply pool footage to any other broadcasting service that seeks it.