'Box' For Adults (Press, 25 June 1975)
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Summary: 'Box' For Adults (Press, 25 June 1975)
On 21 June 1975, the New Zealand government announced that the Australian television series "The Box" would be screened in the country during adult viewing hours in the afternoon, but it would not be shown during school holidays. This information was delivered in Parliament by the Postmaster-General, Mr Colman, in response to questions from Opposition spokesman, Mr H. J. Walker. Mr Walker raised concerns about the series, citing a newspaper report that suggested it could "shock some people" due to its portrayal of homosexual and lesbian relationships, illicit love affairs, and provocative dialogue. He questioned whether it was the government's policy to allow television content that he believed could undermine moral values and recognised standards of decency. In his reply, Mr Colman stated that "The Box" had enjoyed a successful run during peak viewing times in Australia for the past 18 months. He noted that aside from some initial comments, there had been little significant reaction to the series. Mr Colman expressed his belief that the show would not lower standards in New Zealand television.
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