FAQs

General questions for the ABC

What are the transmission frequencies of ABC TV and Radio?

ABC TV and Radio frequencies are listed at the Reception Advice site.

Can I tour ABC studios?

Yes. See the ABC Centre Tours site for more information.

How can I find out about being part of a studio audience?

Please visit the Join the Studio Audience page.

How do I submit an idea for a program to the ABC?

Visit the ABC TV Independent Production site. See also the Doing Business with the ABC page.

How do I get a job at the ABC?

Vacant positions at the ABC are advertised on ABC Careers site and in the recruitment sections of major newspapers.

Can I do work experience or an internship at the ABC?

Please visit the ABC Careers site.

What is the best course to do to get a job in the media industry?

There are many communications and media courses available. The ABC cannot recommend which course would be best for you. We suggest that you consult with your school's career advisor or directly with an educational institution.

Where can I find information about the history of the ABC?

Please visit the History of the ABC website.

Where can I find ABC media releases?

Media releases are available from the Media Room website.

How can I get a copy of the ABC's annual report?

The ABC's Annual Report can be viewed online and a copy is kept at most local libraries.

Questions about ABC content

How do I get transcripts of ABC programs?

Many program sites archive information on past programs. See the Daily transcripts page.

ABC sites that publish transcripts include Radio National and News and Current Affairs programs.

Can I buy a copy of an ABC program?

For ABC TV programs, visit ABC Program Sales.

For Radio National programs, visit the sales service of ABC Archives and Library Services. To inquire about purchasing other ABC programs please contact the ABC network (TV or Radio) where you heard the program - with full details of the broadcast date and time. Visit the Contacts page for program contact information. The ABC Shop also sells selected ABC program material. If you wish to research programs or archive footage visit ABC Archives and Library Services.

Can I reproduce material published on ABC Online?

You cannot use ABC copyright material (including text, sound, images) without prior permission from the ABC.

If you wish to license the use of any material you should visit the Contacts page and fill out the email form with the complete details of your request.

How can I find out the details of music used in an ABC TV or radio program?

Audience & Consumer Affairs may be able to provide this information. Please complete the online contact form. When emailing your enquiry, please provide the name of the program and the date it was broadcast.

Questions about the ABC website

Can I watch ABC TV programs online?

See the ABC TV Video page and iView pages.

Can I listen to ABC Radio online?

Information about streaming ABC Radio services is published on the Radio Listen Online page.

Where can I find information about ABC RSS/XML feeds?

Information about ABC services that provide RSS/XML feeds is available on the RSS/XML Feeds website.

Where can I find information about ABC podcasts?

Information about ABC programs that are available as a podcast is published on the Podcasting website.

Where can I find information about video podcasting, streaming and downloading?

For information about ABC programs that are available as vodcasts and download, please visit the ABC TV Watch Now page.

Who decides what makes it onto the 'Best of abc.net.au' list?

All content in the 'Best of abc.net.au' is editorially selected (by the Editor, abc.net.au and the Networks team). Content from across TV, radio and online is previewed and selected for inclusion on a daily basis.

Who makes ABC Online?

ABC Online has a team of website designers, developers, producers, executive producers and editors.

These staff are responsible for the overall production of this website. Other program and output areas also have staff that produce and maintain ABC Online sites, including Radio National, Corporate Affairs, ABC TV and much more.

Occasionally, external developers are contracted to design and develop ABC sites. ABC New Media & Digital Services coordinates the production process and sets out the editorial standards and guidelines for ABC website production.

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