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Ben Roberts-Smith books – “excellent reads”

It is not surprising that the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case has already spawned two books – one by former ABC...

Posted September 19, 2023 2:11 PM

Who complains to the ABC - and why?

Most complaints to the ABC relate to balance, bias and factual inaccuracy, the ABC Ombudsman, Fiona Cameron’s first public report...

Posted September 19, 2023 2:11 PM

Help stamp out misinformation on the Voice

With the official campaign for the Voice to Parliament now in full swing, the ABC is asking people to report...

Posted September 19, 2023 2:11 PM

You told us what you wanted – and we told the Government

We received a strong response to our invitation to members and supporters to have your say about the future of...

Posted September 19, 2023 2:11 PM

A new Chair signals change at the ABC

Ita Buttrose’s announcement that she will be stepping down as ABC Chair gives the government the opportunity to make sure...

Posted September 19, 2023 2:10 PM

Will Labor deliver for the ABC?

In August I attended the Labor party’s federal conference to lobby in support of the ABC. Along with my colleagues...

Posted September 19, 2023 2:10 PM

ABC Alumni sleuths find evidence of Government attack on ABC independence

A confidential 1976 Federal Government report – found only through the efforts of former ABC staffers – has revealed details...

Posted September 13, 2023 12:01 PM

Virginia Trioli to host new prime-time arts program

ABC radio broadcaster, Virginia Trioli, has stepped down from her role presenting the ABC Melbourne morning program to host a...

Posted September 13, 2023 11:32 AM

ABC independence: ABC Friends push for reform

ABC Friends has presented its submission on the government’s review of options to support the independence of the ABC and...

Posted September 01, 2023 10:52 AM