From 3 hours ago, the incoming ABC chair, Kim Williams, is urged to restore the broadcaster’s reputation for independence and address concerns about external pressures on editorial decision-making. The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance is calling for a new course at the ABC, emphasizing the need to support staff and uphold the standards of reporting without fear or favor. The union and ABC staff have been in disputes with management over coverage of the Gaza war and treatment of journalists. MEAA’s acting chief executive stated that public trust in the ABC has been damaged, and management has not taken these concerns seriously. The union is optimistic that the incoming chair, Kim Williams, will address these issues. For more details, you can visit the original article from The Guardian.
