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National Indigenous Television (NITV) is an Australian television channel that broadcasts programming produced largly by Indigenous Australians.
It was initially only carried by cable and satellite providers, along with some limited over-the-air transmissions in certain remote areas. However, in 2010, the Australian Government commissioned a wide-ranging review of its investment in the Indigenous broadcasting and media sector. The review was headed up by retired senior public servant Neville Stevens with the assistance of Expert Panel members Laurie Patton and Kerrynne Liddle. The review recommended that NITV continue to receive government funding only on the basis that it was re-structured. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | Australia |
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