A listener complained that a program broadcast from an agricultural industry event at Gunnedah, New South Wales, contained incidental advertising of products.
In a segment which looked at some new initiatives in the field of solar energy, a reporter spoke with several exhibitors about their particular products and the benefits of using solar power. During one interview, the name of a company was repeated without sufficient context and it was made clear that the product discussed was endorsed by golfer Greg Norman. The ABC found that this part of the segment contravened its Editorial Policies with regard to general references to commercial organisations and products.
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