This article refers to the sports broadcasting contracts in Australia. For a list of other country's broadcasting rights, see Sports television broadcast contracts.
Certain sporting events are protected by Australia's Anti-siphoning laws which means free-to-air television broadcasters have the chance to bid on protected events before pay television.
Read more about Sports Broadcasting Contracts In Australia: American Football, Athletics, Australian Rules Football, Baseball, Basketball, Commonwealth Games, Cycling, Gaelic Football, Golf, Horse-racing, Ironman(Surf Lifesaving), Lacrosse, Motor Racing, Netball, Olympics, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Sailing, Swimming, Ten-pin Bowling, Tennis
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