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Politics live news Australia: Labor mulls ABC board future as director quits

The loss of anther Coalition appointee, Fiona Balfour, has raised questions about Labor's plans for the board make-up of the taxpayer-funded media organisation. 

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says a 'merit-based selection process' will be used to fill the vacancy created by Fiona Balfour's early departure. Picture NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says a 'merit-based selection process' will be used to fill the vacancy created by Fiona Balfour's early departure. Picture NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

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Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney will use a speech on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the Stolen Generations apology to send a message to Peter Dutton.

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