Part 10: Communications offences False and threatening communications offences Section 180: Exemptions from offence under section 179
This section sets out exemptions for the false communications offence, including an exemption for recognised news publishers and limited exemptions for holders of broadcast or multiplex licences, providers of an on-demand programming service and holders of multiplex licences. This section also provides that the offence cannot be committed in connection with the showing of a film made for cinema to members of the public.