Captions on TV

Captions are available on all TV programs shown between 6.00pm-10.30pm, and all news and current affairs programs, on the primary channels of all free-to-air networks (ABC1, SBS1, Seven, Nine and Ten and regional channels). Many programs are also captioned outside of prime time.

Captioning levels are different on digital channels and subscription TV.

Read our Policy and expectations page for more information on required levels of captioning on TV and what to expect.

Captioned programs are usually indicated by ‘CC’ (closed captions) or ‘ST’ in printed and electronic program guides. They are indicated on the program itself by a ‘CC’ or ‘S’ (for Supertext) at the top of the screen.

View a list of TV captioning suppliers.