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Alan Jones has ‘no immediate plans’ to return to Australia to resume on-air role
The veteran broadcaster has denied accusations he indecently assaulted young men while he was a leading broadcaster at Sydney radio station 2GB.
- by Kate McClymont
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Antoinette Lattouf, political opinion and the ABC’s impartiality
The sacking of the casual presenter over social media posts pokes at three sore points in the Australian media: race, Gaza, and political opinion.
- by Michael Bachelard and Calum Jaspan
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ABC federal politics reporter resigns over Gaza coverage
Nour Haydar told this masthead her decision was straightforward after the broadcaster’s coverage came under scrutiny from journalists within its own newsrooms.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Antoinette Lattouf alleges racial discrimination in ABC Fair Work case
Journalist Antoinette Lattouf has amended her Fair Work case against the ABC to include racial discrimination after she was sacked by the broadcaster three days into a short-term contract in December.
- by Calum Jaspan
Musk’s X cuts creating ‘perfect storm’ for online hate, eSafety commissioner warns
The platform has slashed its moderators since a takeover by Elon Musk in 2022. The result is a toxic environment for users, Australia’s online watchdog says.
- by Calum Jaspan
Lehrmann, the Murdochs, Ita Buttrose and media’s big hits in 2023
The media industry’s year was filled with shock resignations, succession plans and landmark court rulings.
- by Calum Jaspan
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‘Unlawful termination’: Antoinette Lattouf claims ABC chief made call to sack her
Antoinette Lattouf was asked not to return on Wednesday for the remaining two shifts on her contract over social media posts about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Communications minister critical of ABC board process to appoint David Anderson in 2019
Michelle Rowland says cabinet guidelines stipulate that full-time chief executive roles, including the top jobs at the ABC, SBS, and Australia Post require the prime minister’s approval.
- by Calum Jaspan
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ABC
Why the ABC canned The Drum (and Ita saved Q+A)
The abrupt demise of The Drum shocked viewers, upset staff and once again shone a light on the ABC’s lack of news strategy.
- by Jenna Price
Nine journalist not required to disclose sources, judge rules
Justice Robert Bromwich ruled that the public interest in journalist Charlotte Grieve maintaining the confidentiality of her sources exceeded the public interest in her being forced to disclose their identities.
- by Harriet Alexander