The not so new Government has done nothing to restore the ABC. We MUST apply more pressure. We need your support and membership. PLEASE act now.
Delighted about Ideas June 2008 But why does ABC MD Mark Scott frequently refer to Australia's great information and cultural institution as a 'brand'. Don Watson, please ring Mark and say "Crikey, Mate, Whatyaonabout, Going Forward?"
The ABC Towards 2020
Friends of the ABC is delighted that the ABC has released an ideas paper to promote debate and discussion about the vital role of public broadcasting in the digital media age. The ABC's vision is outlined in a paper titled 'The ABC in the Digital Age – Towards 2020' which was unveiled in the leadup to the Australia 2020 Summit.
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Where's the $48.1 million? May 2008 May Budget leaves the ABC Bereft. The new Labor Government’s first budget contained no concrete steps to rebuild the ABC from past ravages. As a result the national broadcaster will slip further behind due to the failure of the new Govt to start the catchup process.