The Government currently has a bill before the Senate that some argue could threaten Australians' ability to view major sporting events for free.

The debate centres around whether paid streaming services should be able to buy the 'broadcast rights' to major sporting events. In today's deep dive, we'll explain how broadcast rights have worked in the past, why they're being changed and what it could mean for you.

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The Government currently has a bill before the Senate that some argue could threaten Australians' ability to view major sporting events for free.
The debate centres around whether paid streaming services should be able to buy the 'broadcast rights' to major sporting events. In today's deep dive, we'll explain how broadcast rights have worked in the past, why they're being changed and what it could mean for you.
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Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher

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Should sport be free to watch?

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