Our aim is to campaign for the immediate and long-term viability and independence of the ABC. As our National Broadcaster the ABC has a legislated obligation to deliver programs relevant to all Australians. Information, education and entertainment are the key elements of its Charter. Diversity of views and opinions, and public discussion about a range of current issues and controversies, is a central value underpinning our democracy.

The ABC fulfils its responsibilities to us, the taxpayers who fund it, by providing responsible, well researched and documented programs about all aspects of our society; social, environmental, religious, educational, political and technological. Just as importantly it must reflect and promote our cultural selves, through music, comedy and drama.

Without secure and adequate funding and freedom from political and commercial interference the ABC cannot continue to meet its obligations to us as taxpaying citizens.

We aim to highlight threats to the financial viability and independence of the ABC in the following ways:

• Talking to the community via information stalls at local markets and shopping centres.
• Voicing our concerns about specific issues by phoning and emailing MPs.
• Organising community gatherings to promote and celebrate the achievements of the ABC, such as a birthday bash for the ABC’s 90th birthday early July 2022.
• Providing, via the links on this webpage, detailed information and resources about the serious decline in funding for the ABC and the present Government’s support for commercial media enterprises over funding and support for the ABC.

The electorate of Whitlam, represented by Stephen Jones, includes the following towns and villages: Alpine, Berrima, Bowral, Burradoo, Fitzroy Falls, Glenquarry, Kangaloon, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Robertson, Sutton Forest, Welby

The electorate of Hume, represented by Angus Taylor, includes the following towns and villages: Appin, Bundanoon, Canyonleigh, Colo Vale, Exeter, High Range, Hill Top, Joadja, Marulan, Penrose, Wingello (part), Yerrinbool (part).

Southern Highlands Branch – Rules, adopted by the branch in April 2022 are accessible here.

Here are some members of our committee:

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