ABC Friends urge the government to prioritise the ABC

ABC Friends has questioned the need for a new ‘Director’ position in the Communications Minister’s department.

ABC Friends suggested that it might be time for some of the government’s ‘media incentives’ to be directed to support ABC staff and programming.
 
ABC Friends President Margaret Reynolds is urging supporters of the national broadcaster to contactthe Minister for Communications, Paul Fletcher and the Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg to send a message that the ABC must be prioritised in then next round of budget funding.
 

As we approach the October Budget, it must be time for some of these ‘media incentives’ to be directed to support ABC staff and programming.

 
We know that in responding to COVID-19, this will be a ‘jobs and recovery’ budget with financial incentives offered to both the private and public sector in an effort to restore national economic stability.

It is obvious that in 2020 that the ABC has contributed a great deal to the wellbeing of Australian community. First, its emergency broadcasting during the Summer Bushfires, and secondly in the last six months its dedicated health programs and additional educational support for children learning from home.

The ‘jobs and recovery” budget could well recognise these essential services – particularly in ABC emergency broadcasting upgrades, local news services, health, and educational programs.

Therefore, it is important in coming weeks that we keep reminding the Minister for Communications, Paul Fletcher and the Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg to guarantee they will recognise that public broadcasting is a vital part of Australia’s COVID-19 Recovery.

Regards,
 
Margaret Reynolds
President
ABC Friends National

 
 

 

 

 

 


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