Associated Australian organisations
Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) Management Committee.
The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) Scheme is the centrepiece of Australia’s quasi-regulatory system for alcohol advertising. It is administered by a Management Committee which includes industry, advertising and government representatives.
Australian Associated Brewers Inc
The Australian Associated Brewers Inc is a national body representing the brewing industry in Australia.
Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA)
The AANA represents the rights and responsibilities of companies and individuals involved in Australia’s advertising, marketing and media industry.
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
ACMA is the Commonwealth Government organisation responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content.
Australian Consumers' Association (Choice)
CHOICE is a non-profit organisation which empowers consumers to get the most out of all their purchasing decisions by providing a mix of advocacy and advice.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
The ACCC’s primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws.
Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA)
ADMA is Australia's principal body for information based marketing.
Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC)
The AFGC is the national body representing the nation's food and grocery products manufacturers.
Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
Matters which can be investigated by the AHRC include discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or ethnic origin, racial vilification, sex, sexual harassment, marital status, pregnancy, or disability.
Australian Music Retailers Association (AMRA)
AMRA is an industry trade organisation in place to support music and entertainment retailers.
Australian Press Council (APC)
The APC is a self regulatory body set up by the print media, and acts as a forum for complaints concerning the press.
Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA)
ARIA's primary objective is to advance the interests of the Australian record industry by ensuring ARIA is a cohesive, effective and respected organisation.
Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA)
ASTRA's role is to provide its members with a strong presence by providing a single, unified voice on issues affecting subscription television.
Commercial Radio Australia is the national industry body representing Australia's commercial radio broadcasters.
The Communications Council aims to promote responsible marketing communications and effective self regulation.
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA)
The CBAA is the peak body for community radio and television stations.
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI)
The FCAI is the peak industry organisation representing the automotive industry in Australia.
Free TV Australia and Commercial Acceptance Division (CAD )
Free TV Australia's marketing division is responsible for compiling and distributing facts about commercial television to assist advertisers in their media planning and buying decisions.
CAD provides classification and information services to advertisers, agencies and production houses in relation to television commercials.
Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)
The IAB helps its members identify best roles for interactive advertising, engage customers and build brands. Members include media owners through to individual bloggers.
Interactive Entertainment Association of Australia (IEAA)
IEAA is a national industry association proactively representing companies in the interactive entertainment industry.
Internet Industry Association (IIA)
The Internet Industry Association is Australia's national Internet industry organisation.
Magazine Publishers of Australia (MPA)
MPA is the industry body representing Australia's leading consumer magazine publishers.
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA)
The Alliance is the union and professional organisation which covers people working in the media, entertainment, sports and arts industries.
Publishers' Advertising Advisory Bureau
The Publishers' Advertising Advisory Bureau is an association of Australia’s major newspaper and magazine publishers and is the pre-eminent industry advisory body on matters relating to advertising.
Outdoor Media Association (OMA)
The OMA is the industry body which represents the majority of outdoor media contractors and production facilities in Australia.
Standards Australia ensures the effective development of standards and recognition of other standardisation bodies by providing an active forum for discussion, debate and consensus.
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO)
TIO is a free and independent alternative dispute resolution scheme for small business and residential consumers in Australia with unresolved complaints about their telephone or internet services.
Telephone Information Services Standards Council (TISSC)
TISSC is an independent regulatory body funded by the telephone information services industry, established to set standards and to assist the telephone information services to the public.
Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code Council (TGACC)
Advertisements for therapeutic goods directed to consumers must comply with the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code. Complaints about advertising of therapeutic goods are considered by the TGACC.
Weight Management Code Administration Council of Australia
The Weight Management Council accepts complaints from the public in regard to advertising for weight management and slimming products.