topic: Restore ABC funding
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Four Corners: What it takes to get the story
Four Corners’ lobbying investigation shows what public interest journalism takes, and why the ABC needs proper funding and independence to keep doing it.
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The news bargaining incentive: good news for public interest journalism
The news bargaining incentive has passed into law, requiring tech giants to pay for news content or face a levy. ABC Friends welcomes this as a crucial…
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A fearless ABC: Kim Williams speaks in Hobart
ABC Chair Kim Williams delivered the 2026 Andrew Bent Lecture in Hobart, making a compelling case for renewed investment in a fearless, independent ABC that is free…
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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 —…
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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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Branching out: the Treehouse and the future of Australian children’s TV
The ABC’s announcement of a Treehouse TV adaptation is wonderful news — but it’s only possible because of a special funding injection. With Australian children’s TV in…
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The ABC is delivering: fund it properly
The ABC is punching well above its weight, and three recent achievements remind us exactly what’s at stake in the fight for full public funding.
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The ABC is STILL under-funded
In January, when ABC Friends presented its pre-budget submission to the federal government, the message was clear: the ABC is still under-funded.
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B1 and B2 are back: The ABC’s $50 million boost bears fruit
The $50 million funding boost for the ABC secured last year is beginning to take shape — and Australian children’s television is set to be a major…
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A shot in the arm for the ABC
The funding will be delivered to the ABC over three years from 2026-27.