FAQs

Our online services

Is the program I’m looking for available on iview?

It may take a day or two after it is broadcast on ABC Television before a program is loaded onto iview. Unfortunately, some program acquired by the ABC are only licensed for television broadcasting and not for online services.

You are able to check whether a program is available using the iview Search function.

Why can’t I watch iview when I’m overseas?

Content on iview is geo-blocked and is only available in Australia. This is due to rights restrictions – some overseas programs acquired by the ABC and some programs produced in Australia and sold to international broadcasters may only be broadcast by the ABC in Australia. It is not currently possible to geo-block specific programs, so iview is only available in Australia.

What to do if I’m having technical problems with ABC iview?

The ABC iview FAQs and Help page provides help on a number of topics, including how to access iview on your devices, program availability, parental control, closed captioning, unmetering and geo-restrictions.

Where can I find information about podcasting?

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

Which ABC television programs are available to view online?

You can find a full list of all the programs currently available on iview in the iview A-Z index. These can be viewed in high quality video via the ABC’s iview service (a fast internet connection is required).

How can I listen to ABC Radio via the internet?

Information about streaming ABC Radio services is published on the Streaming Media website.

Television programs, music and program ideas

Will the program I’m interested in be repeated?

ABC Television’s schedule is planned a few weeks in advance so in most cases a program will not be quickly repeated. However, many programs are available to watch on iview, the ABC’s internet TV catch-up service. The service is designed to work with computers that have a high-speed broadband connection. Watching iview may affect your download limit.

Which ABC television programs are available to view online?

You can find a full list of all the programs currently available on iview in the iview A-Z index. These can be viewed in high quality video via the ABC’s iview service (a fast internet connection is required).

How do I purchase footage that has appeared on ABC Television?

To purchase footage for non-theatric use, please contact ABC Library Sales to check program availability.

Is it possible to purchase a DVD of a program I watched on ABC television?

The ABC Shop stocks DVDs of many programs broadcast on ABC Television. To check program availability, visit the ABC Shop website. Programs not available at ABC Shop may be available through ABC Library Sales.

How can I find the details of the music used in a television 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, the date it was broadcast and at what point the music was played during the program.

How do I submit a television program idea to the ABC?

Information about how to submit a television program proposal is published on the ABC TV Independent Production website.

Radio streaming

Where can I find information about podcasting?

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

How can I listen to ABC Radio via the internet?

Information about streaming ABC Radio services is published on the Streaming Media website.

Media releases, annual reports and history

Where can I find information for my assignment?

The ABC does not have the resources to undertake research for student assignments. However, you may find that the information you require is already published on our history page. You also might like to look at our education portal, ABC Splash, which has multimedia collections to help students with school assignments.

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

Please visit our ABC History page.

Where can I find ABC media releases?

Media releases are available from the Media Centre website.

How can I get a copy of the ABC’s Annual Report?

The ABC’s Annual Report can be viewed online at the Annual Reports page and a copy is kept at most local libraries.

If you have an enquiry regarding the ABC’s Annual Report please write to:
International, Corporate Strategy and Governance
GPO Box 9994
Sydney NSW 2001
or send us an email

Working at, or visiting the ABC

How do I get a job at the ABC?

Vacant positions at the ABC are advertised on ABC Careers website and on major recruitment websites. Prospective employee profiles are not maintained for the purpose of matching these against potential vacancies. A resume or curriculum vitae will only be accepted in response to specific advertised vacancies.

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

To apply for work experience or an internship visit our work experience website.
Please be aware that the ABC receives many requests and is unable to guarantee a place.

Can I tour ABC studios?

Please visit the ABC Tours website for tours at the ABC Ultimo Centre in Sydney and ABC Collinswood Centre in Adelaide.

Where can I find information about being in a television studio audience?

You can find studio audience information at the Studio Audience website.