Deregulation on TV networks wish lists
More freedom over programming standards is on commercial television networks' wish lists as they face increased pressure from the internet.
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull is holding talks with telecommunications and media broadcast chiefs in Sydney on Friday to discuss deregulation of the industry.
The meeting is part of the Abbott government's plan to remove $1 billion of regulation from business each year and rebuild bridges with an industry put offside by the previous Labor government.
Free TV chief Julie Flynn said in a submission to Mr Turnbull's review that commercial networks were being squeezed by twin pressures.
Revenues were under pressure from competition for advertising dollars and eyeballs from new entrants such as Google, YouTube, Netflix, Telstra and Fetch.
At the same time, broadcasters were having to invest in new content and technology.
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