Shoebridge says US submission on online safety laws an ‘extraordinary intervention’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 22
ABC investigative program found in breach of standards Two episodes of the ABC's flagship investigative program failed to meet the national broadcaster's editorial standards, an independent review has found. AAP · Sep 22
Australian Jewish News removes article criticising treatment of Jewish Council’s Sarah Schwartz Article was taken down by AJN but later republished on personal site of contributor Nomi Kaltmann. Plus: ABC Ombudsman’s intriguing investigation The Guardian - AU · Jul 10
Even ‘magic’ and ‘miracles’ not beyond Rupert Murdoch as The Australian marks its 60th birthday The masthead goes all out to flatter its boss before his arrival, lauding ‘a paper like no other’. Plus: ABC breaches its standards on brumbies reporting The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2024
ABC warns staff of agenda-driven criticism after News Corp pounces on Aboriginal land comment Newsroom director decries The Australian’s ‘constant’ swipes at individual ABC employees. Plus: a mushroom misstep The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2024
ABC calls for apology after Bronwyn Bishop tells Sky the public broadcaster is ‘aligning’ itself with Nazi policies Former Howard government minister tells Sharri Markson the ABC is ‘aligning themselves with policies in place with national socialism during world war two’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2023
ABC ombudsman finds coronation broadcast did not breach editorial standards Review of complaints finds discussion of history of colonisation and the role of the crown was appropriate but the timing was jarring and distracting for some The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2023
ABC Ombudsman dismisses Nine newspaper complaint about Media Watch Red Alert segment Host Paul Barry was deemed not to have breached editorial standards because the show was opinion, not news, after SMH and Age series on China The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2023
ABC breached impartiality guidelines in report presenting NT meeting as ‘racist’, ombudsman finds Fiona Cameron describes Alice Springs radio report as ‘unduly favouring one perspective over all others’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2023
ABC appoints former Coalition media adviser Fiona Cameron as ombudsman Public broadcaster says newly-created independent position will help maintain audience trust and confidence The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2022
Scammers targeted by new ACMA laws Telecommunications companies will face new rules from June 30 to stop 'SIM-swap' scams where fraudsters take control of a user's phone number. AAP · Apr 7, 2022