42 S.C. 128\02 exchange of cultural expression; (iv) be in English and French reflecting the different needs and circumstances of each official language community, including the particular needs and circumstances of English and French; (v) contribute to shared national consciousness and identity; (vi) be made available throughout Canada by the most appropriate and efficient means and as resources become available for the purpose; and (vii) reflect the multicultural nature of Canada.” ITALY The Italian Act No 249 of 31 July 1997 governs the private (non-state) broadcasting sector and creates the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) and provides that AGCOM be “fully autonomous and independent in its judgments and evaluations”. AGCOM which has eight Commissioners, is appointed by both the Senate of the Republic and the Chamber of Deputies, each electing four Commissioners who are “subsequently appointed by a decree of the President of the Republic.” Equally, the President of the Authority is “appointed by a decree of the President of the Republic on the proposal of the President of the Council of Ministers in agreement with The Ministry of Communications”. This appointment would have to be confirmed by the competent Parliamentary Commissions. The authority is accountable to Parliament. NEW ZEALAND The Broadcasting Act of 1989, as amended, governs the private (non-state) broadcasting sector and sets up the Broadcasting Standards Authority. Four members of the authority are appointed by the New Zealand Governor-General, on the recommendation of the Minister of Broadcasting. One member is appointed after consultation with the broadcasters and another after consultation with public interest groups. The authority reports to Parliament through the Minister of Broadcasting.