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Truth in political advertising bill gets closer
The Albanese Government is expected to introduce legislation in the next few months to create an independent regulator to enforce truth in political advertising. ABC Friends has long campaigned for such reform and will push to ensure it comes into effect as soon as possible.
ABC arts programming at an all time low
In 2013-2014 the ABC screened around 80 hours a week of original arts programming on its main channel each year. By 2022-23 that had shrunk by 75% to 21 hours. We can see the results: fewer dedicated arts programs, almost no arts reporting on news and current affairs and no sustained commitment to bring the arts to the Australian public.
We meet the ABC Chair
ABC funding, transparency and impartiality were among the issues discussed when ABC Friends President, Cassandra Parkinson, and Vice-President, Carol Stuart, had their first meeting with the new ABC Chair, Kim Williams.
Meta pulls the plug
Mark Zuckerberg, has announced that Meta (which includes Facebook and Instagram) will no longer pay Australian publishers for news. He plans to withdraw from Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code when agreements with news publishers come up for renewal in the second half of 2024.
Dramatic drop in ABC original content
New research shows that the ABC now presents 40% less Australian content than it did a decade ago. This impacts its ability to retain and attract viewers and uphold its Charter obligations. ABC Alumni looks at this troubling situation.
Podcast of the month: Double Take
Each month we will recommend a podcast – let us know your suggestions.
ABC RMIT fact checking partnership ends. Will the new service fare better?
This year the ABC ended its seven year Fact Check collaboration with RMIT University, despite it being the most trusted of Australian fact checking services
Farewell Karen Tighe
The ABC has farewelled another popular female presenter, Karen Tighe, who has left as a result of illness. We look back at this pioneering sports journalist’s impact.
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