‘B stands for broadcasting’: minister seeks answers on ABC job cuts
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has declared “the ‘B’ in ABC stands for broadcasting” after demanding a briefing from the public broadcaster, which cut people from its TV news teams in favour of more digital reporters, in response to shifting audiences.
After the ABC announced 120 redundancies including the sudden sacking of political editor Andrew Probyn last week, Ms Rowland’s team has sought a meeting with ABC management to understand its decisions and plans. The moves drew criticism from journalists and media personalities, but others, such as ABC talent and former 7.30 host Leigh Sales, backed the need for restructuring to remain relevant.
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