The government last year began an inquiry into online gambling, which has focused in part on the impact of betting ads. It is likely to report back next month with recommendations.

Mr Coleman said eliminating spectrum fees would reflect current technologies.

“The CBT does not make sense in 2023, and we would get rid of it. Its origins go back to a time when broadcasters held a privileged place as effectively the only provider of live video into the home,” he said.

“Broadcasters should be on a more level playing field with their many digital competitors.”

The Coalition has also backed a “restack” of the use of broadcasting spectrum. “The last time there was a spectrum restack, more than $3 billion was generated for taxpayers,” Mr Coleman said.

“We need to work towards another restack. Any restack process requires co-operation between government and the free-to-air sector, and it should be fairly compensated for its involvement.”

He also said the Coalition would support funding Foxtel to cover under-represented sports.