ABC Update: Cuts and AFP continue to challenge public broadcaster
The latest developments from the public broadcaster’s Five-Year Plan and last year’s unprecedented police raid.
COVID-19: Amplifying the threats to public media
From political interference to funding cuts, many independent public media organisations are facing both new and ongoing threats. Here we reflect on some of these challenges, many of which have been amplified by the COVID-19 crisis.
What would Australia look like without the ABC?
Statement | There is a reason why the majority of Australians trust the ABC, writes ABC Chair Ita Buttrose.
ABC launches Five-Year Plan
Australia’s largest public broadcaster has announced major changes and cuts to programming and staff as it launches its Five-Year Plan.
ABC to cut programming, services and jobs
The Australian public broadcaster will be revealing plans to cut programming and services, with approximately 250 jobs being lost in the process.
Government proposes wage freeze for ABC staff
Concern that proposal to freeze wages could pose a threat to Australian public broadcaster’s independence.
ABC expands education schedule to support students at home during COVID-19 crisis
The ABC is launching an expanded schedule of free education content to support students, teachers and parents, with so many children forced to learn at home due to the coronavirus global pandemic.
ABC will not appeal validation of police raids on public broadcaster
The validation of a warrant used to raid ABC’s headquarters last June is another blow to media freedom in Australia and an assault on public interest journalism.
Warrants used to raid ABC valid, says court
Statement on Federal Court ruling from David Anderson, ABC Managing Director
ABC’s coverage of the Australian bushfires
ABC’s extensive emergency coverage of the bushfires in Australia is lifesaving, with staff working tirelessly to provide accurate, reliable and rolling coverage under incredible pressure and in precarious conditions.