The ACMA’s stated aim is to complete all investigations within 6 months. The vast majority of investigations are completed well under this time with the current average from start to finish taking a little over 3 months. All investigations must adhere to relevant administrative law requirements including providing opportunities for procedural fairness for the broadcaster and other affected individuals. It is important to note that the ACMA operates within the (legislative) co-regulatory scheme which requires complainants to raise code-related concerns with broadcasters in the first instance. If the complainant does not receive a response within 60 days or receives a response but considers it inadequate, only then can they bring their complaint to the ACMA. This means that by the time the ACMA receives a complaint and commences a code investigation, 2 or more months may have passed from the time of the broadcast.