Abstract
This article reviews the 50 years of television in Australia from the point of view of a leading industry player. It describes the many challenges faced by the industry from its formative years to current media upheavals. Issues covered include regional television, the introduction of colour and satellite technology, the role of regulation, Australian content, children's TV and the relation of Australian television to the rest of the world. It also looks at some of the programming highlights of the period.
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