On May 3rd, 1979, Derryn Hinch was taken off air after breaking the "Election Blackout" laws.  But this editorial takes place over three months later after 3AW was successful in renewing it's licence.  The tribunal declared that Derryn Hinch was irresponsible.   This was his reply. 

On May 3rd, 1979, Derryn Hinch was taken off air after breaking the "Election Blackout" laws.&nbsp; But this editorial takes place over three months later after 3AW was successful in renewing it's licence.&nbsp; The tribunal declared that Derryn Hinch was irresponsible.&nbsp; &nbsp;This was his reply.&nbsp;

From the station's first broadcast on Feb 22, 1932 3AW has been a constant companion to Melburnians.
Here we feature some of the highs and lows of or broadcasting history.

From the station's first broadcast on Feb 22, 1932 3AW has been a constant companion to Melburnians. Here we feature some of the highs and lows of or broadcasting history.

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