Australia: Commercial Radio Code of Practice including AI transparency requirement enters into force

On 1 July 2026, the Commercial Radio Code of Practice 2026 enters into force following its registration by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The updated Code introduces a specific transparency obligation regarding artificial intelligence. Where a regularly scheduled program or news program is hosted by a synthetic voice generated by artificial intelligence, licensees must provide appropriate transparency to audiences, including during a program episode, on relevant websites or social media channels, or by other appropriate means. The obligation applies only to AI-generated hosting and does not extend to other content such as weather, traffic, music, or advertisements.