This debate centers on Australia's "Anti-Siphoning" list, which ensures free-to-air broadcasters get first refusal on iconic sporting events. With the rise of streaming giants, proponents argue these laws must be updated so events like the AFL Grand Final don't disappear behind paywalls, disenfranchising those without fast internet or disposable income. Opponents, including major sports leagues, argue that limiting bidding wars devalues broadcast rights, reducing funds available for player wages and grassroots development.
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As it's a 'commercial relationship' govt should not be dictating, but perhaps 'exclusivity' could be negotiable, say next day for finals on live to air or other media..??
I don't watch sport, but it irks me that streaming requires a subscription to ONE channel.
What we perhaps should have is like iTunes for TV, or iTunes for sport, where I can pay once, a much smaller fee, for ONE viewing, and then let the market determine when and for how much.
Maybe the Grand Final is $10 to watch live as it happens, per viewer, but is half that next day or $1 per view the day after, or whatever.
Channels would probably make more money in the long run.
This whole 'silo-ing' of content needs to end.
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