This submission to the parliamentary inquiry into community broadcasting provides information about the scope and role of the Australian community broadcasting sector, through a summary of the sector's key characteristics, history and composition; how the regulatory framework serves to encourage services that reflect the cultural diversity of Australian communities; and challenges faced by the community radio and television sectors.This submission to the parliamentary inquiry into community broadcasting provides information about the scope and role of the Australian community broadcasting sector, through a summary of the sector?s key characteristics, history and composition; how the regulatory framework serves to encourage services that reflect the cultural diversity of Australian communities; and challenges faced by the community radio and television sectors.

Other submissions to the inquiry are also available at the inquiry website (6432).