The Broadcasting Standards Authority is being binned, and the Government's moving to let media companies regulate themselves. 

The Authority was established in 1989 - but the Government says the media landscape's changed beyond its control.

Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says print media already regulates itself through the Media Council, which broadcasters can join. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this move reflects the changing media market, and it'll save the taxpayers' money in the long run too. 

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The Broadcasting Standards Authority is being binned, and the Government's moving to let media companies regulate themselves.&nbsp;
The Authority was established in 1989 - but the Government says the media landscape's changed beyond its control.
Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says print media already regulates itself through the Media Council, which broadcasters can join.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this move reflects the changing media market, and it'll save the taxpayers' money in the long run too.&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government axing the Broadcasting Standards Authority

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