Sean Plunket disputes BSA jurisdiction over online platform

Thursday 16 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 16 Oct 2025, 4:47pm

In this story Winston Peters, Free Speech Union, Sean Plunket, The Platform, Broadcasting Standards Authority

The Broadcasting Standards Authority is considering a listener's complaint regarding Sean Plunket's programme, The Platform. Plunket has dismissed the complaint, arguing his online media network falls outside the authority's jurisdiction. A media law expert has also suggested the BSA should not have authority over internet media.

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1. 1News via RNZThu 16 Oct 2025, 9:52am

   Sean Plunket calls for BSA to be disbanded (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostThu 16 Oct 2025, 4:47pm

   Is the BSA going too far — or just doing its job? (opens in new tab)

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