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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

September 2023 news and updates

I’m delighted to welcome you to our September e-news.

Posted September 14, 2023 4:22 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

Janine Kitson interview with Michael Lester, Northern Beaches radio

Janine Kitson, ABC Friends Northern Sydney convenor, is interviewed by Northern Beaches Radio about ABC Friends and the need for independence...

Posted August 31, 2023 9:26 PM

Departure from ABC by Ita Buttrose

Ita Buttrose has announced that she will not seek a second term as ABC Chair when her appointment ends in...

Posted August 22, 2023 5:44 PM