topic: Australian Politics
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Invest in the ABC: the budget case has never been stronger
With the federal budget just weeks away, the case for genuine ABC investment rests on two urgent realities: a climate emergency that is growing more dangerous and…
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Henderson’s Iran inquiry call: new conflict, same script
Shadow Communications Minister Sarah Henderson is calling for yet another urgent inquiry into the ABC. This time over John Lyons’ on-air analysis of the Iran strikes. She…
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Canavan’s record on the ABC: actions speak louder
The new Nationals leader Matt Canavan has spent a decade in the Senate voting almost always to cut ABC and SBS funding while representing the regional Australians…
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Alumni say let the ABC do its job
Dr Gael Jennings AM, ABC Alumni Board member, calls on the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion to protect the independence of public media.
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The One Nation surge: What could it mean for our ABC?
Former ABC election analyst Antony Green has warned of a potential “electoral earthquake” as One Nation surges to unprecedented polling levels. Recent data shows the party at…
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Guess who’s back?
It’s second time round for Senator Sarah Henderson who was the coalition’s communications spokesperson from June 2022 to February 2023
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Free speech hypocrisy: Always was a Coalition priority
When satire hurts feelings, suddenly free speech isn’t quite so free.
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Overreach on antisemitism could threaten the ABC
The responses to the horrific terrorist attack at Bondi beach could lead to constraints on the independence of the ABC, if the government attempts to implement all…
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Hate crime legislation and the ABC
We need tough guarantees to protect the ABC against political interference and ensure that it won’t be punished for reporting the truth.
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Friends and Alumni visit Canberra
Carol Stuart, National Vice President of ABC Friends, reports on a successful visit to Canberra, with a flurry of advocacy activity, a special showcase, and an additional…