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dead people;
          (b) images of one or more seriously wounded or injured people;
          (c) images of one or more bereaved people;
          (d) an interview with one or more bereaved people.

       (2) The matter should be presented, as far as practicable, in a way that is appropriate having regard to:
          (a) the likely feelings of the international audience; and
          (b) the importance of avoiding serious offence or distress.

       (3) If it is practicable before the matter is broadcast:
          (a) the audience should be warned about the nature of the matter; and
          (b) the warning should give a member of the audience a reasonable opportunity to avoid seeing or hearing the matter before it is broadcast; and
          (c) the warning should not include anything that is likely to seriously offend or distress a substantial component of the international audience; and
          (d) the warning should be broadcast in an audio or visual format that is presented at a time, and in a manner, that is likely to be understood by that audience.

       (4) The matter should not identify directly or indirectly a victim of a violent accident or crime before the members of the victim's immediate family are notified of the accident or crime by the relevant authority.

      5.7 Presentation of suicide

       (1) This section applies to a program if the matter in the program is likely to refer (by images or a report) to:
          (a) suicide; or
          (b) attempted suicide.

       (2) The matter may be broadcast only if it is in the public interest.

       (3) If the matter is broadcast, the matter:
          (a) should be presented in a straightforward manner; and
          (b) should not describe or portray in detail the method in which the suicide was committed or attempted; and
          (c) should not include a description or portrayal of an event, or an opinion, that is intended to make suicide appear glamorous or attractive.

               Part 6 Advertising

      6.1 Application of Part 6

       (1) This Part applies to an advertisement.

       (2) The requirements in this Part are additional to the requirements in Part 4.

      Note   Part 4 deals with advertising that is directed at children, or that appears in a children's program.

      6.2 Compliance with relevant Australian advertising codes

        An advertisement should comply with the requirements of each Australian advertising code of practice:
          (a) as if the advertisement were to be broadcast in Australia; and
          (b) whether or not the code is expressed to be binding on the advertisers and advertisements to which it relates.

      6.3 Tobacco products

        An advertisement should not attempt to sell, to promote, or to recommend, cigarettes, cigars, tobacco or a tobacco product.

      6.4 Content of advertising

        An advertisement should be appropriate having regard to:
          (a) current Australian community