Hong Kong Broadcasting Authority
# Hong Kong Broadcasting Authority

The Hong Kong Broadcasting Authority (HKBA) was an organisation responsible for licensing and regulating the broadcasting industry in Hong Kong. It was formed in 1987. The organisation was authorised to investigate complaints made regarding programmes, issue warnings and fines, or even suspend the license of the radio or television station.

Since April 2012, Hong Kong Broadcasting Authority, along with Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority and Office of the Telecommunications Authority was merged to form the Communications Authority.

## Comparisons

Similar bodies around the world are:

* Australia: Australian Communications and Media Authority
* Canada: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
* France: Superior Audiovisual Council (formerly the ORTF)
* United Kingdom: Ofcom
* United States: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
