Cassandra Parkinson is the National President of ABC Friends in Australia, a position she has held since August 2022. She is a prominent advocate for public broadcasting, campaigning for increased ABC funding, independent board appointments, and the restoration of high-quality services, particularly in the lead-up to the 2025 federal election.
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Justin Stevens departs the ABC
ABC news director Justin Stevens has resigned, with Reuters global managing editor Simon Robinson set to be named as his replacement — bringing deep international editorial experience to the role.
Chris Kenny hit job fails basic journalism test
Citing anonymous advocacy as fact isn't journalism — it's amplification. ABC Friends examines why Chris Kenny's News Corp attack on the ABC's Gaza coverage fails the most basic tests of journalistic rigour.
The ABC: a powerhouse for Australia’s economy and culture
A new Deloitte Access Economics report finds ABC screen productions contributed $772 million to the Australian economy and supported over 7,700 jobs between 2022–23 and 2024–25 — confirming the ABC's role as both an economic …
Government renews Indo-Pacific broadcast funding – and you helped make it happen.
The ABC's Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy has been renewed — but with less funding and more uncertainty. ABC Friends responds to the 2026-27 federal budget.
We submitted to Trump’s rules and paid the price: Nick Bryant
Trump is not an historical accident and journalists and news organisations were complicit in his rise, Nick Bryant, the host of the ABC's Saturday Extra, tells ABC Friends. In talking about his own experience, he raises impor…
New leaders – same story?
The coalition parties have two new leaders. Angus Taylor became Liberal party leader on 13 February and Matt Canavan took over as the National leader on 11 March.