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Watchdog Finds Kyle & Jackie O Repeatedly Breached Decency Codes, Weighs Action Against ARN

ACMA cites systemic failures, prompting consideration of enforcement to ensure ARN takes responsibility.

Overview

  • ACMA identified seven new decency breaches for content aired from August to December 2024, plus complaint-handling breaches in both cities, taking the year's total to 12.
  • The rulings cover KIIS 106.5 in Sydney and KIIS 101.1 in Melbourne, where the program broadcasts weekday mornings.
  • Examples included on-air urination audio guessing games and graphic or lewd discussions about masturbation, pornography, genitals, menstruation and oral sex.
  • Chair Nerida O'Loughlin said the show "repeatedly and deliberately" aired material unacceptable to the community despite earlier breaches and extra censors.
  • ARN said it respects the regulator, disputes the portrayal, has refined processes since 2024, and highlighted the show's roughly 1.6 million weekly listeners.