What Murdoch always wanted. Rid the ABC reporting on News and Politics and allow Murdoch to try to become Australia’s biggest influencer. The current changes seem to throw out of balance why the ABC was established in the first place.
The ABC’s mandate for independent and unbiased reporting, as well as its commitment to providing reliable news and information, helps in holding politicians and other public figures accountable for their actions.
It’s important to note that the ABC operates under a legislated charter that mandates its independence and impartiality. While the ABC aims to maintain editorial independence from political influences, there have been instances where political pressure or attempts to influence the organization have occurred. However, the ABC’s commitment to its charter and its strong reputation for journalistic integrity have helped maintain its role as a trusted and reliable source of news and information in Australia.
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- National Unity: (Multicultural Unity)
- Public Service: Independent and Objective Reporting: ( Has been under constant attacl by the LNP)
- Educational and Cultural Content: (Has been highly criticized by the LNP)
- Technological Advancement: ( Has become the current excuse to cut News and Current affairs internally creating a fundamental imbalance)
The job cuts will result in “gaping holes” in the ABC’s news around Australia and will “inevitably weaken its ability to deliver quality journalism to the Australian public”.
Source: ABC announces ‘digital transformation’ with job cuts
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