The SBS Code of Practice outline the principles and policies followed by SBS in fulfilling its Charter. They set the benchmark for SBS programming and detail SBS’s obligations regarding matters such as television program classification, advertising and sponsorship, community information, political broadcasts, and complaints handling.
The SBS Commercial, Funding and External Relationships Guidelines set out SBS's policies in relation to commercial and external financing activities, including advertising and sponsorship, and to its external relationships, including partnerships. The Guidelines set out the standards expected of everyone involved in these activities, including independent producers.