Sky News Election Channel
| Sky News Election Channel | |
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| File:Sky News Election Channel logo.jpg | |
| Launched | 1 May 2016 |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV 16:9) |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Replaced | A-PAC |
| Sister channel(s) | Sky News Australia Sky News Business Channel Sky News Weather Channel |
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Availability
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| Satellite | |
| Foxtel | Channels 606 and 648 |
| Cable | |
| Foxtel | Channels 606 and 648 |
| Optus TV | Channels 606 and 648 |
Sky News Election Channel is an upcoming Australian 24-hour cable and satellite news channel available on the Foxtel platform, operated by Sky News Australia. It will launch on 1 May 2016, temporarily[1] replacing A-PAC as a linear channel, dedicated to coverage of political events relating to the 2016 Australian federal election and American presedential election.[2] The channel is planned to close on 30 November 2016.[1]
Programming
The channel will broadcast coverage of news conferences, policy announcements and events related to the Australian and American elections, as well as the United Kingdom referendum on remaining in the European Union. It will also broadcast coverage and programming from Sky News' international partners including Sky News UK, C-SPAN, CBS News and ABC World News.[3][4]
Reruns of Sky News original programs including AM Agenda, PM Agenda, Paul Murray Live, Beattie & Reith and The Bolt Report will also be part of the schedule.[5]
It will debut in time to broadcast President Barack Obama's final address at the White House Correspondents’ Association live as the channel's first major event.[4]
Availability
The channel will be available on the Foxtel platform on two channels, 606 and 648, temporarily replacing A-PAC on the latter which becomes available only online and through the Sky News Multiview service.[2] In addition, although initially the channel will only be available in standard definition, a high definition simulcast of the channel will launch on 15 May 2016.[1]
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