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The finding results from a complaint that the segment, broadcast in April 2007, did not comply with the requirements for reports about suicide, as set out in the code, ACMA said.

ACMA said it found that while the report itself did not breach the code, Seven failed to advise the complainant that they could refer the matter to ACMA if not satisfied with Seven's response.
In response to ACMA's finding, Seven has undertaken to:

    * provide the final investigation report, together with an explanation of the decision to senior news and current affairs staff and to senior management, including the Board of Directors;
    * include the final report in the existing code training materials so that it forms part of future code training sessions attended by all staff; and
    * ensure that all complaint responses are overseen by Seven's Regulatory and Business Affairs Department to help ensure that all complaint