More sports could be free to watch on Australian TV as anti-siphoning review kicks off

Streaming services on standby as review expected to recommend changes to the number of games broadcast on free-to-air television

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More elite sports could end up on free-to-air television in Australia and streaming services such as Stan or Kayo could face increased regulation when bidding for broadcast deals, as the federal government looks to modernise rules governing which events can be shown on Foxtel pay TV.

Every Australian deserves the chance to enjoy live and free coverage of events of national significance, regardless of where they live or what they earn," the communications minister, Michelle Rowland, said.

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