Government still considering Australia Network tender

Posted June 24, 2011 19:38:00

The Federal Government has announced that it needs longer to decide which broadcaster will be awarded the Australia Network tender.

The ABC's five-year contract was due to expire in August and the Government is considering tenders.

But a statement from Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the political developments in the Middle East mean the Government has asked for tenders to be changed.

The ABC's contract has been extended for six months until the renewed tenders have been considered.

Australia Network, the country's international television broadcasting service, has been running since 1993.

The new contract period has been extended to 10 years to provide "greater certainty to the service provider".

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Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/24/3253175.htm

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