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PSM Weekly | 12-18 June 2019

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

SABC HQ South Africa

Ongoing debt creates uncertain future for SABC

There are growing concerns about the future of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in light of its current, debilitating financial situation whereby financial mismanagements have resulted in crippling amounts of debt.

ABC HQ Sydney

Unprecedented police raid on ABC

Australian Federal Police leave ABC’s Sydney HQ following raid and 8-hour search that has been condemned as a direct attack on media freedom.

ABC's Brisbane offices

Getting what you pay for: Making public broadcasting work

Former ABC Editorial Director, Alan Sunderland, reflects on his time in public broadcasting and explains what is necessary to secure its long term survival.

BBC head office London licence fee

Public broadcasting in the age of VOD

Our submission to an inquiry by the UK's upper house of parliament as to whether there is a future for public service broadcasting in the age of VOD.

World Press Freedom Day 2019

Press freedom is essential for effective and independent public service media to exist. But as journalist safety continues to decline and more governments tighten their grip on the media, what impact is this having on public media worldwide?

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PSM Weekly | 10-16 April

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

Insight | Funding Public Media

Download our latest Insight report exploring public media funding worldwide and its future sustainability.

PSM Weekly | 3-9 April

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

ABC HQ Sydney

Focus on PSM | Australian Broadcasting Corporation

From leadership changes to enquiries into political interference and efficiency, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has faced a number of challenges in recent months.