The Australian Communications and Media Authority (Acma) is considering enforcement action against the Kiis network, which broadcasts the Kyle & Jackie O Show, after finding repeated breaches of decency rules. The regulator found seven breaches of decency and multiple failures in complaint handling across Sydney's Kiis 106.5 and Melbourne's Kiis 101.1, owned by the Australian Radio Network (ARN).
Acma chair Nerida O'Loughlin said the show had 'repeatedly and deliberately aired content that is vulgar, sexually explicit and deeply offensive'. She added that even after previous breaches and the employment of additional censors, the program continued to broadcast unacceptable content. The regulator is now considering enforcement actions, which could include additional licence conditions, court-enforceable undertakings, or suspension or cancellation of the broadcaster's licence.
The breaches occurred during segments including a guessing game where audio clips of staff urinating were aired, with graphic comments about genitals, menstruation, and oral sex. Another game involved an offensive description of a sexual position, and a separate segment contained lewd discussions about masturbation and pornography. The licensees also failed to respond to complaints on 15 occasions over three months.
ARN said it had taken steps to improve processes since the segments aired in 2024. A spokesperson noted the show may not be to everyone's taste but has a loyal following of over 1.6 million listeners weekly. The latest breaches bring the total to 12 this year, indicating systemic issues, according to Acma.
