[Greens-Media] Greens applaud Government's move to end politicisation of ABC and SBS

[Norton, Tim (Sen R. Siewert)]

Greens applaud Government's move to end politicisation of ABC and SBS
Thursday 16th October 2008

"Prohibiting former politicians and senior government staffers from the
ABC and SBS board is a crucial step toward restoring the political
independence and accountability of our national broadcasters," says
Australian Greens Communications spokesperson Senator Scott Ludlam.  
 
"It will go some way towards repairing the damage done by Prime Minister
Howard, however this does not make up for the Radio National program
cuts which were also announced today."
 
"It is essential that our national broadcasters are adequately
resourced."
 
"When the ABC and SBS funding reviews take place next year, they must
not be left wanting in the face of economic downturn and bank bailouts.
 
"The Greens will pursue adequate resources for our national broadcasters
in Senate estimates next week," Senator Ludlam concluded.
 
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