Deal or No Deal?- Helen Dalton MP pushes for deal between Channel 7 and WIN TV

Independent Member for Murray, Helen Dalton, has met with both bosses from WIN TV and Seven West Media to help resolve the dispute that has seen Seven programs suddenly taken off the air.  

“This needs sorting out,” Helen said. “That’s why I met with WIN executives yesterday and then Channel 7 executives today trying to broker a deal between the two.” 

Yesterday WIN CEO Andrew Lancaster told Ms Dalton the breakdown in negotiations was not expected, or wanted, by WIN.   

Seven executives say both parties are keen to come to a resolution. 

The deal between WIN television and Seven West Media to share programming collapsed on the 1st of July. This has meant shows such as Sunrise, Seven News and the AFL are no longer broadcasted into Griffith, Leeton and South Australia. 

“Regardless of who is at fault here, the people of Murray and our region are the ones who have lost out.” 

“Free to air TV still plays a very important role in the lives of many people in regional Australia and the networks need to respect that fact.” Helen said.