SBS Code of Practice
The SBS Code of Practice (Code) sets out the principles and policies SBS uses to guide its content to ensure that SBS maintains the highest standards of editorial independence and integrity. It details SBS’s obligations regarding matters such as diversity of views and perspectives, accuracy for factual content, impartiality and balance in our news and current affairs, scheduling of content, advertising and complaints handling.
In fulfilling its obligations under the Special Broadcasting Service Act 1991 (Cth), which includes the SBS Charter, SBS operates on the principles of Trust, Transparency and Respect. These principles define who we are, guide the creation of content across all our platforms, and are the standards by which we hold ourselves accountable. Through these principles, all Australians can be assured that SBS will deliver on its promise to audiences.
The SBS Code of Practice was updated in May 2026.
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