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SBS formally began as a radio network on 9 June 1975, with its television services commencing full-time transmission on United Nations Day in 1980.
Answer: True
SBS was formally established as a radio network on 9 June 1975, and its television services began full-time transmission on 24 October 1980, which is United Nations Day.
The need for 'ethnic broadcasting' in Australia primarily arose from the government's desire to promote English language assimilation among new immigrants.
Answer: False
The need for 'ethnic broadcasting' in Australia emerged from extensive post-World War II immigration and the end of the White Australia Policy, aiming to provide programming in languages other than English for ethnic minorities.
The experimental radio stations 2EA and 3EA were established to publicize the Fraser government's social policy changes to ethnic communities.
Answer: False
The experimental radio stations 2EA and 3EA were established at the behest of Minister for Immigration Al Grassby to publicize the Whitlam government's social policy changes to ethnic communities.
SBS was officially created as an independent statutory authority for ethnic broadcasting on 1 January 1978.
Answer: True
SBS was officially created as an independent statutory authority for ethnic broadcasting on 1 January 1978, following an amendment to the Broadcasting Act 1942.
The first program shown on SBS TV's full-time transmission was a news bulletin about international affairs.
Answer: False
The first program shown on SBS TV's full-time transmission was a documentary titled 'Who Are We?', hosted by Peter Luck.
When SBS expanded its service in 1983, it changed its name to Network 0-28 and adopted the slogan 'Bringing the World Back Home'.
Answer: True
In 1983, SBS expanded its service, changed its name to Network 0-28, and adopted the slogan 'Bringing the World Back Home'.
SBS ceased broadcasting on the VHF channel 0 frequency in 1986 because all Australians had already upgraded to UHF antennas.
Answer: False
SBS ceased broadcasting on the VHF channel 0 frequency in 1986 because its VHF license had been extended, and some antennas did not work effectively with Channel 0, despite many Australians not yet having UHF antennas.
A government proposal in 1986 to amalgamate SBS into the ABC was successfully implemented after widespread public support.
Answer: False
A government proposal in 1986 to amalgamate SBS into the ABC was met with strong opposition from ethnic-minority communities and SBS staff, and consequently did not proceed.
The Fraser government was responsible for founding SBS.
Answer: True
The Fraser government was responsible for founding the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS).
When did SBS television services begin full-time transmission?
Answer: 24 October 1980
SBS television services began full-time transmission on 24 October 1980, which is United Nations Day.
What was a key factor contributing to the initial motivation for 'ethnic broadcasting' in Australia?
Answer: Extensive post-World War II immigration and the end of the White Australia Policy.
The initial motivation for 'ethnic broadcasting' in Australia was driven by extensive post-World War II immigration and the cessation of the White Australia Policy.
Which two experimental radio stations preceded the formal establishment of SBS?
Answer: 2EA and 3EA
The two experimental radio stations that preceded the formal establishment of SBS were 2EA in Sydney and 3EA in Melbourne.
When was SBS officially created as an independent statutory authority?
Answer: 1 January 1978
SBS was officially created as an independent statutory authority for ethnic broadcasting on 1 January 1978.
What was the first program shown on SBS TV when its full-time transmission began?
Answer: A documentary titled 'Who Are We?', hosted by Peter Luck.
The first program shown on SBS TV when its full-time transmission began was a documentary titled 'Who Are We?', hosted by Peter Luck.
What slogan did SBS adopt when it expanded its service and changed its name to Network 0-28 in 1983?
Answer: Bringing the World Back Home
When SBS expanded its service and changed its name to Network 0-28 in 1983, it adopted the slogan 'Bringing the World Back Home'.
Why did SBS cease broadcasting on the VHF channel 0 frequency in 1986?
Answer: SBS's VHF license had already been extended, and some antennas did not work effectively with Channel 0.
SBS ceased broadcasting on the VHF channel 0 frequency in 1986 because its VHF license had already been extended by a year, and some antennas did not work effectively with the low-frequency Channel 0.
What was the outcome of the 1986 government proposal to amalgamate SBS into the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)?
Answer: The proposal was met with strong opposition and did not proceed.
The 1986 government proposal to amalgamate SBS into the ABC was met with strong opposition from ethnic-minority communities and SBS staff, and consequently did not proceed.
Who founded the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)?
Answer: The Fraser government
The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) was founded by the Fraser government.
Which Minister for Immigration was instrumental in establishing the experimental radio stations 2EA and 3EA?
Answer: Al Grassby
Minister for Immigration Al Grassby was instrumental in establishing the experimental radio stations 2EA and 3EA.
What was the initial plan for ethnic broadcasting before SBS was created as an independent authority?
Answer: It was considered feasible for it to be delivered by the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC).
Initially, it was considered feasible for ethnic broadcasting to be delivered by the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC), but this plan was later abandoned.
Who introduced the first batch of programs on the new SBS television station in 1980?
Answer: Bruce Gyngell
Bruce Gyngell, known for introducing television to Australia in 1956, was given the task of introducing the first batch of programs on the new SBS television station in 1980.
The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) is primarily funded through commercial advertising, with a small portion coming from tax revenue.
Answer: False
The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) is primarily funded by tax revenue (approximately 80%), with commercial advertising serving as a supplementary source.
Grisha Sklovsky was the inaugural Executive Director of SBS, while Ronald Fowell served as the inaugural Chair.
Answer: False
Grisha Sklovsky was the inaugural Chair of SBS, and Ronald Fowell served as the inaugural Executive Director.
SBS became an independent corporation with its own charter in 1991, following the passage of the Special Broadcasting Service Act.
Answer: True
SBS officially became an independent corporation with its own charter in 1991, following the passage of the Special Broadcasting Service Act 1991.
The corporate headquarters of SBS are located in Melbourne, Victoria.
Answer: False
The corporate headquarters of SBS are located in Artarmon, Sydney, New South Wales.
The new SBS building in Artarmon was officially opened in 1993 by then-Prime Minister Paul Keating.
Answer: True
The new SBS building in Artarmon, New South Wales, was officially opened on 10 November 1993 by then-Prime Minister Paul Keating.
What is the primary funding model for the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) in Australia?
Answer: A hybrid model, with 80% from tax revenue and the rest from commercial advertising.
The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) operates on a hybrid funding model, with approximately 80% of its funding derived from tax revenue and the remainder supplemented by commercial advertising.
Who was the inaugural Chair of SBS?
Answer: Grisha Sklovsky
Grisha Sklovsky was the inaugural Chair of SBS.
When did the Special Broadcasting Service Act officially make SBS an independent corporation?
Answer: 1991
The Special Broadcasting Service Act 1991 officially made SBS an independent corporation in 1991.
Where are SBS's corporate headquarters located?
Answer: Artarmon, Sydney, New South Wales
SBS's corporate headquarters are located in Artarmon, Sydney, New South Wales.
Who is the current Chair of the SBS Board, having started their tenure in 2020?
Answer: George Savvides
George Savvides is the current Chair of the SBS Board, having commenced his tenure in 2020.
SBS operates a total of five television channels and six radio networks.
Answer: False
SBS operates six television channels and seven radio networks, in addition to its SBS On Demand streaming service.
Initially, SBS TV's programming content was primarily produced locally in Australia and then dubbed into various foreign languages.
Answer: False
Initially, SBS TV's programming content was imported from suppliers in the countries of origin of Australia's major migrant communities and then subtitled into English.
'The X-Files' is cited as SBS's most successful imported television series, first aired in 1997.
Answer: False
Comedy Central's 'South Park' is cited as SBS's most successful imported television series, first aired in 1997.
In May 2008, SBS unveiled a new logo and the slogan 'Connecting Cultures'.
Answer: False
In May 2008, SBS unveiled a new logo and the slogan 'Six Billion Stories and counting'.
In 2012, SBS received government funding to establish a new free-to-air channel dedicated to Indigenous Australians, which replaced NITV.
Answer: True
In 2012, SBS received government funding to establish a new free-to-air channel dedicated to Indigenous Australians, which replaced the existing National Indigenous Television (NITV).
The SBS Food Network was launched in 2015 and was rebranded as SBS Food three years later in 2018.
Answer: True
The SBS Food Network was launched on 17 November 2015 and was rebranded as SBS Food on 17 November 2018.
SBS 2 was rebranded as SBS Viceland in 2016, featuring content primarily from European media companies.
Answer: False
SBS 2 was rebranded as SBS Viceland in 2016, featuring content from the US-Canadian youth media company Vice Media.
The SBS WorldWatch channel, launched in 2022, primarily broadcasts international sports events.
Answer: False
The SBS WorldWatch channel, launched in 2022, primarily delivers multilingual local news bulletins in over 30 languages, including new locally-produced Arabic and Mandarin Chinese bulletins.
SBS television services use different callsigns depending on the Australian state or territory.
Answer: False
SBS television services consistently use the callsign 'SBS' across all Australian states and territories.
SBS upgraded its HD format from 720p to 1080i in June 2012.
Answer: True
SBS upgraded its HD format from 720p to 1080i on 5 June 2012.
In 2006, SBS introduced in-show commercial breaks with a statutory limit of ten minutes per hour to increase revenue.
Answer: False
In 2006, SBS introduced in-show commercial breaks with a statutory limit of five minutes per hour, aiming to increase revenue and address audience loss during breaks.
SBS Essential was a former television service that broadcast foreign news, while SBS World News Channel focused on sporting events.
Answer: False
SBS Essential broadcast sporting events and other digital-only projects, while SBS World News Channel provided a foreign news service.
World Movies was initially a free-to-air channel launched by SBS in 1995.
Answer: False
World Movies was initially launched as a subscription channel by SBS in October 1995, later relaunching as a free-to-air channel in 2019.
Which of the following is NOT one of the television channels currently operated by SBS?
Answer: SBS Sport
SBS operates SBS Viceland, SBS World Movies, and NITV. SBS Sport is not listed as one of its current television channels.
What was the initial approach to programming content for SBS TV?
Answer: Content imported from countries of origin of migrant communities, then subtitled into English.
Initially, SBS TV's programming content was imported from the countries of origin of Australia's major migrant communities and then subtitled into English.
Which imported television series is cited as SBS's most successful, first aired in 1997?
Answer: South Park
Comedy Central's 'South Park' is cited as SBS's most successful imported television series, first aired in 1997.
What new slogan did SBS unveil in May 2008?
Answer: Six Billion Stories and counting
In May 2008, SBS unveiled a new slogan: 'Six Billion Stories and counting'.
How did SBS expand its services for Indigenous Australians in 2012?
Answer: By establishing a new free-to-air channel that replaced the existing NITV.
In 2012, SBS expanded its services for Indigenous Australians by establishing a new free-to-air channel dedicated to them, which replaced the existing National Indigenous Television (NITV).
When was the SBS Food Network launched?
Answer: 17 November 2015
The SBS Food Network was launched on 17 November 2015.
What change occurred with SBS 2 in June 2016?
Answer: It was rebranded as SBS Viceland, featuring content from Vice Media.
In June 2016, SBS 2 was rebranded as SBS Viceland, featuring content from the US-Canadian youth media company Vice Media.
What is the primary purpose of the SBS WorldWatch channel, launched in 2022?
Answer: To deliver multilingual local news bulletins in over 30 languages.
The primary purpose of the SBS WorldWatch channel, launched in 2022, is to deliver multilingual local news bulletins in over 30 languages.
What is the standard callsign for SBS television services across Australia?
Answer: SBS
The standard callsign for SBS television services across Australia is 'SBS'.
When did SBS upgrade its HD format from 720p to 1080i?
Answer: June 2012
SBS upgraded its HD format from 720p to 1080i on 5 June 2012.
What was the statutory limit for in-show commercial breaks introduced by SBS in 2006?
Answer: Five minutes per hour.
The statutory limit for in-show commercial breaks introduced by SBS in 2006 was five minutes per hour.
Which of the following was a former SBS subscription channel that focused on arts programming?
Answer: Studio
Studio (later marketed as STVDIO) was a former SBS subscription channel that focused on arts programming.
What was the average weekly audience share for SBS between 2000 and 2001?
Answer: 5.2%
The average weekly audience share for SBS between 2000 and 2001 was 5.2%.
In April 2003, SBS Radio removed several European languages from its schedule and added new Asian and African languages.
Answer: True
In April 2003, SBS Radio removed Irish, Scots Gaelic, Welsh, and Belarusian, and added Amharic, Nepalese, Malay, and Somali, while also increasing broadcast hours for Cantonese, Mandarin, and Arabic.
SBS Radio broadcasts in 74 languages and produces approximately 13,500 hours of Australian programming.
Answer: True
SBS Radio broadcasts in 74 languages across Australia and produces an estimated 13,500 hours of Australian programming for its networks.
The major overhaul of the SBS Radio schedule in April 2013 was primarily due to a shift in government policy regarding multiculturalism.
Answer: False
The major overhaul of the SBS Radio schedule in April 2013 was primarily to better reflect Australia's changing ethnic composition, as the last significant review had been in 1994.
'NOW and NEXT' data for SBS Radio services allows listeners to view and record programs on compatible devices.
Answer: True
'NOW and NEXT' data for SBS Radio services, displayed on compatible radios and DTV program guides, enables listeners to view, book, or record radio events and programs.
SBS Chill is a digital-only radio service that primarily broadcasts news and current affairs in various languages.
Answer: False
SBS Chill is a digital-only radio service that provides music for relaxation, not primarily news and current affairs.
SBS On Demand VR was an application launched by SBS in 2016 that focused on virtual reality and 360-degree videos.
Answer: True
SBS On Demand VR, later renamed SBS VR, was an application launched by SBS in April 2016, focusing on virtual reality and 360-degree videos.
In April 2003, which of the following languages was added to the SBS Radio schedule?
Answer: Amharic
In April 2003, Amharic was one of the new languages added to the SBS Radio schedule, while several European languages were removed.
How many languages does SBS Radio broadcast in across all Australian states?
Answer: 74
SBS Radio broadcasts in 74 languages across all Australian states.
What was the primary reason for the major overhaul of the SBS Radio schedule in April 2013?
Answer: To better reflect Australia's changing ethnic composition.
The primary reason for the major overhaul of the SBS Radio schedule in April 2013 was to better reflect Australia's changing ethnic composition, as the last significant review had been in 1994.
Which digital-only radio service offered by SBS provides 24-hour Arabic-language programming?
Answer: SBS Arabic24
SBS Arabic24 is a digital-only radio service that offers 24-hour Arabic-language programming.
What was the initial name of the virtual reality application launched by SBS in April 2016?
Answer: SBS On Demand VR
The initial name of the virtual reality application launched by SBS in April 2016 was 'SBS On Demand VR'.
The Vietnamese community praised SBS's 'WorldWatch' service in 2003 for its balanced reporting on Vietnam, including political arrests.
Answer: False
The Vietnamese community protested SBS's 'WorldWatch' service in 2003 because its content, sourced from Vietnam's government-controlled broadcaster, lacked balanced reporting on political arrests and religious oppression.
SBS demonstrated its support for same-sex marriage by airing an anti-same-sex marriage advertisement during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Answer: False
SBS demonstrated its support for same-sex marriage by pulling an anti-same-sex marriage advertisement before its telecast of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
SBS offers language services like accredited translations and subtitling only for government organizations.
Answer: False
SBS offers a range of language services, including accredited translations and subtitling, for medium to large organizations, encompassing both private and government businesses.
SBS independent (SBSi) was the primary production unit for SBS programming and was disbanded in 2013.
Answer: False
SBS independent (SBSi) was the primary production unit for SBS programming from 1994 to 2007, when it was merged with the SBS Content and Online Division.
The SBS Youth Orchestra was founded in 1988 and continues to operate as an Australian premier youth orchestra.
Answer: False
The SBS Youth Orchestra, founded in 1988, was disbanded in 2013.
'SBS Sexuality' is an online platform dedicated to promoting sexual health awareness.
Answer: False
'SBS Sexuality' is an online platform dedicated to celebrating 'the diversity of sexuality in Australia and its multicultural communities'.
SBS revived its film distribution division in 2014 and partnered with Madman Entertainment to distribute films like 'Hell or High Water'.
Answer: True
SBS revived its film distribution division as SBS Movies in 2014 and partnered with Madman Entertainment to distribute films, including 'Hell or High Water' in Oceania.
What was the primary reason for the Vietnamese community's protest against SBS's 'WorldWatch' service in 2003?
Answer: The content was sourced from Vietnam's government-controlled broadcaster and lacked balanced reporting.
The Vietnamese community protested SBS's 'WorldWatch' service in 2003 because its content was sourced from Vietnam's government-controlled broadcaster and lacked balanced reporting on sensitive issues.
What action did SBS take to demonstrate its support for same-sex marriage?
Answer: It pulled an anti-same-sex marriage advertisement before its telecast of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
SBS demonstrated its support for same-sex marriage by withdrawing an anti-same-sex marriage advertisement prior to its telecast of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
What was the primary function of SBS independent (SBSi) from 1994 to 2007?
Answer: To serve as the primary production unit for SBS programming.
From 1994 to 2007, SBS independent (SBSi) served as the primary production unit for SBS programming.
When was the SBS Youth Orchestra disbanded?
Answer: 2013
The SBS Youth Orchestra was disbanded in 2013.
What was the total number of employees at SBS in 2024?
Answer: 1,319
The total number of employees at SBS in 2024, including all ongoing and non-ongoing staff, was 1,319.