We need to Trump-proof our ABC   :)
2025-04-13
greens.org.au
Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young spoke at the ABC Friends rally in Sydney where she outlined the Greens plan to “Trump-proof” the ABC.

The plan includes:

Restoring all funds cut from the ABC since Tony Abbott’s 2014 cuts.

Supporting the ongoing sustainability of the ABC by legislating funding.

Ensure the ABC’s independence by establishing a non-partisan process for appointing board members.

Legislating to prevent iview from ever being sold off or placed behind a paywall.

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens spokesperson for Communications

“The Greens will shield the ABC from Trump-style attacks, including protecting its funding and keeping iview free to watch.

“We will protect the public’s free access to iview in law, stopping any future government from putting it behind a paywall or selling it off.

“We know that we can’t trust Peter Dutton with our ABC. He has already indicated he would cut jobs from the ABC, who knows what else he will cut if he can get his hands on it.

“Unfortunately Labor has failed to restore the funding the Liberals cut last time they were in charge. Labor just doesn’t have the spine to do what’s needed on their own. Polling opens in a week and we’ve heard nothing from Labor.

“It's in the Coalition’s political DNA to attack and undermine the ABC. While Peter Dutton is fixated on how to attack the ABC next, the Greens will fight for a fully-funded and independent public broadcaster.

“In an era of both misinformation and increasing natural disasters fuelled by the climate crisis, a well-resourced and independent ABC has never been more important.

“We know Coalition Governments come in ready to privatise and sell-off whatever they can. We will ensure that they cannot sell-off or put ABC iview behind a paywall. As more and more people consume their content online, this is an absolutely essential part of the ABC.

“The Greens have a plan to fully fund our ABC, including returning money that was cut during the Abbott and Morrison era and ensuring that there is appropriate funding for emergency broadcasting. Funding must be legislated so it is not subject to the whims of the government of the day.

“We must protect the ABC from more Trumpian cuts, and you can do that by voting for the Greens.”

The Good people of Australia love their ABC.  The ABC should have all its funding restored.   :(

Well - get rid of the feminists and running dogs in it, clear out the woke - and get some genuine, earnest journos in - not just clowns who talk over their interviewees.

They really need to learn to let a fool show true colours...  maybe all voices should be masked so we cannot see who is saying what - and are forced to listen only to their words...

Imagine this in the sandpapered voice:-

"I think it's a great idea for the Aborigines to take control over their land...."

Now who said that - what was that person's gender... etc...

Good on Sarah Hanson-Young, good on the Greens.  The ABC is a beloved institution in Australia.  I think I might vote Greens this election.  They have some good policies.  Much better than Dutto Mr.Potato Man.  Tsk, tsk, tsk... ::) ::)

The ABC is very biased:

https://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1744024731

they ignored the elephant in the room -

mass, uncontrolled immigration.

Twilight Zone.  Tsk, tsk, tsk... ::) ::)

Bobby. wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 12:44pm:

The ABC is very biased: https://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1744024731 they ignored the elephant in the room - mass, uncontrolled immigration.

How is it uncontrolled?   :-/

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 5:31pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 12:44pm: The ABC is very biased: https://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1744024731 they ignored the elephant in the room - mass, uncontrolled immigration. How is it uncontrolled?   :-/

What does the Liberal say?
Daniel Wild – Liberal candidate for Spence in SA.

https://ipa.org.au/publications-ipa/media-releases/latest-abs-data-shows-a-record-1-1-million-migrants

The out-of-control migration intake is a key driver in Australia’s housing and inflation crisis.

Twilight Zone.  Any apology yet, Bobby?  Tsk, tsk, tsk... ::) ::)

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 7:12pm:

Twilight Zone.  Any apology yet, Bobby?  Tsk, tsk, tsk... ::) ::)

You accused many members of quoting a Nazi website which is false.

It is The Noticer website:

https://www.noticer.news/

Bobby. wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 7:17pm:

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:12pm: Twilight Zone.  Any apology yet, Bobby?  Tsk, tsk, tsk... ::) ::) You accused many members of quoting a Nazi website which is false. It is The Noticer website: https://www.noticer.news/

Looks a lot like a white supremacist/neo-Nazi site, Bobby.

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 7:26pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:17pm: Brian Ross wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:12pm: Twilight Zone.  Any apology yet, Bobby?  Tsk, tsk, tsk... ::) ::) You accused many members of quoting a Nazi website which is false. It is The Noticer website: https://www.noticer.news/ Looks a lot like a white supremacist/neo-Nazi site, Bobby.

https://www.noticer.news/about/


What we do

The Noticer is proudly independent and self-funded.
We have no wealthy backers or links to political parties,
we are not members of any political or activist groups,
and we are not affiliated with any ideology or ideological movement.

We publish unbiased news and thought-provoking opinion not found elsewhere,
covering stories that are being ignored or minimised by other outlets.

We insist on factual accuracy in both our news and opinion pieces.

Our mission is to print nothing but the truth.

Who wants to watch leftie propaganda apart from anxious lefties

Bobby. wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 7:28pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:26pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:17pm: Brian Ross wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:12pm: Twilight Zone.  Any apology yet, Bobby?  Tsk, tsk, tsk... ::) ::) You accused many members of quoting a Nazi website which is false. It is The Noticer website: https://www.noticer.news/ Looks a lot like a white supremacist/neo-Nazi site, Bobby. https://www.noticer.news/about/ What we do The Noticer is proudly independent and self-funded. We have no wealthy backers or links to political parties, ...

Lol   ;D

When I clicked on 'About Us', it's literally linked to a Liberal candidate.

Your neo-Nazi/white supremacist friends are bullshitters, Bobbi.

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 7:32pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:28pm: greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:26pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:17pm: Brian Ross wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:12pm: Twilight Zone.  Any apology yet, Bobby?  Tsk, tsk, tsk... ::) ::) You accused many members of quoting a Nazi website which is false. It is The Noticer website: https://www.noticer.news/ Looks a lot like a white supremacist/neo-Nazi site, Bobby. https://www.noticer.news/about/ What we do The Noticer is proudly independent and self-funded. We have no wealthy backers or links to political parties, ... Lol   ;D When I clicked on 'About Us', it's literally linked to a Liberal candidate. Your neo-Nazi/white supremacist friends are bullshitters, Bobbi.

Where?

I don't see that.   ::)

Is the Liberal party a Nazi organisation?   ::)

Bobby. wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 7:49pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:32pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:28pm: greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:26pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:17pm: Brian Ross wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:12pm: Twilight Zone.  Any apology yet, Bobby?  Tsk, tsk, tsk... ::) ::) You accused many members of quoting a Nazi website which is false. It is The Noticer website: https://www.noticer.news/ Looks a lot like a white supremacist/neo-Nazi site, Bobby. https://www.noticer.news/about/ What we do The Noticer is proudly independent and self-funded. We have no wealthy backers or links to political parties, ... Lol   ;D When I clicked on 'About Us', it's literally linked to a Liberal candidate. Your neo-Nazi/white supremacist friends are bullshitters, Bobbi. Where? I don't see that.   ::) Is the Liberal party a Nazi organisation?   ::)

It's a pop-up ad.

Plus, more bullshit:

"We are not part of the corporate media, and have no billionaire backers or rich donors. If you like what we do, please consider making a donation of any size so that we can produce more quality journalism."


They take donations from anyone.

They openly ask for them.

How do they know if the donors are rich or not?

Lol   ;D

Your neo-Nazi friends are a bunch of lying morons, Bobbi.

I use an ad blocker - I never saw any ads.    ::)

Bobby. wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 7:55pm:

I use an ad blocker - I never saw any ads.    ::)

Did you see this?

"We are not part of the corporate media, and have no billionaire backers or rich donors. If you like what we do, please consider making a donation of any size so that we can produce more quality journalism."

;D

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 7:56pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:55pm: I use an ad blocker - I never saw any ads.    ::) Did you see this? "We are not part of the corporate media, and have no billionaire backers or rich donors. If you like what we do, please consider making a donation of any size so that we can produce more quality journalism." ;D

I suggest you donate some money -

they notice what the MSN doesn't.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 7:58pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:56pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:55pm: I use an ad blocker - I never saw any ads.    ::) Did you see this? "We are not part of the corporate media, and have no billionaire backers or rich donors. If you like what we do, please consider making a donation of any size so that we can produce more quality journalism." ;D I suggest you donate some money - they notice what the MSN doesn't.

How much have you donated?

Quote:

The plan includes: Restoring all funds cut from the ABC since Tony Abbott’s 2014 cuts. Supporting the ongoing sustainability of the ABC by legislating funding. Ensure the ABC’s independence by establishing a non-partisan process for appointing board members. Legislating to prevent iview from ever being sold off or placed behind a paywall.

I'D back ALL of those measures, but it was the Howard Government cuts where the rot first set in.
Not to only the ABC - but even BIGGER cuts, proportionally, to SBS
So SEVERE were the SBS cuts by Howard,
he told them they could make up the gap by selling advertising - a 'deal' SBS were not given any choice in

... and much like the gutting of the National Broadband Network - in that infamous handshake breakfast deal made between Abbott and Murdoch - we'll never see those billions of funding restored for ANY of these projects and infrastructure.


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aquascoot wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 7:29pm:

Who wants to watch leftie propaganda apart from anxious lefties

People that suffer from TDS maybe.

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 12:39pm:

I think I might vote Greens this election.

i just DID so - in the Senate - TODAY, in my first ever postal vote

Lower house was Catherine King (Lab) - as usual.


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greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 16^th, 2025 at 8:08pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:58pm: greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:56pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:55pm: I use an ad blocker - I never saw any ads.    ::) Did you see this? "We are not part of the corporate media, and have no billionaire backers or rich donors. If you like what we do, please consider making a donation of any size so that we can produce more quality journalism." ;D I suggest you donate some money - they notice what the MSN doesn't. How much have you donated?

Nothing but you should donate to help us get the truth.

Leroy wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2025 at 4:14pm:

aquascoot wrote on Apr 16th, 2025 at 7:29pm: Who wants to watch leftie propaganda apart from anxious lefties People that suffer from TDS maybe.

Still a few left denying they still back him , the liberal party minus their token aboriginal has all but deserted the narrative altogether. Poor spud scrambling for an identity ...

It is the TDS kids' ABC:




Two senior bosses at the BBC have resigned after criticism of the broadcaster's editing of a speech by US President Donald Trump.

The BBC said director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness both announced their resignations on Sunday.

Britain's public broadcaster has been criticised for editing a speech Mr Trump delivered on January 6, 2021, before protesters attacked the US Capitol in Washington.

Critics said the way the speech was edited for a BBC documentary was misleading and cut out a section where Mr Trump said he wanted supporters to demonstrate peacefully.




As well as the Trump edit, it criticised the BBC's coverage of transgender issues and raised concerns of anti-Israeli bias in the BBC's Arabic service.

The BBC faces greater scrutiny than other broadcasters — and criticism from its commercial rivals — because of its status as a national institution funded through an annual licence fee of 174.50 pounds ($354) paid by all households with a television.

Francis should learn the difference between the BBC and the ABC :D :D :D :D

John Smith wrote on Nov 10^th, 2025 at 7:43am:

Francis should learn the difference between the BBC and the ABC :D :D :D :D

The differences are not that much. Both overblown, full of self-importance.

And the ABC was full on, with Four Corners, about Russia-gate. ;)

lee wrote on Nov 10^th, 2025 at 10:49am:

John Smith wrote on Nov 10th, 2025 at 7:43am: Francis should learn the difference between the BBC and the ABC :D :D :D :D The differences are not that much.

Much the same as temu and amazon are the same ::)

John Smith wrote on Nov 10^th, 2025 at 4:44pm:

Much the same as temu and amazon are the same

You really are stupid. I never said the same. I said there was not much difference.

So tell us how the ABC did a better job on Trump than the BBC. ;)

lee wrote on Nov 10^th, 2025 at 6:24pm:

John Smith wrote on Nov 10th, 2025 at 4:44pm: Much the same as temu and amazon are the same You really are stupid. I never said the same. I said there was not much difference. So tell us how the ABC did a better job on Trump than the BBC. ;)

so your metric for determining if they are a similar organization or not is their reporting off trump? And you call me stupid? :D :D :D

Two BBC big wigs have been found guilty of corrupt editing of footage from the Capitol Building protest with the purpose of framing Trump for it.

Well well well. Justice eventually prevails.

;D ;D ;D

Evil Leftism.

John Smith wrote on Nov 10^th, 2025 at 6:30pm:

so your metric for determining if they are a similar organization or not is their reporting off trump?

So both lied about the same thing. ;)


John Smith wrote on Nov 10^th, 2025 at 6:30pm:

And you call me stupid?

The cap fits very well. ;D ;D ;D

lee wrote on Nov 10^th, 2025 at 7:41pm:

So both lied about the same thing.

you didn't answer the question ... scared? :D


lee wrote on Nov 10^th, 2025 at 7:41pm:

The cap fits very well.

it's moulded from your head

Smith is gay.