Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Sydney, Australia

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is Australia’s national broadcaster delivering a wide range of news, current affairs, entertainment, and educational programming across television, radio, and digital platforms. It is recognized for its commitment to independent journalism and public service media.

CCI Score

-18.39

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

ABC Staff Vote of No Confidence Highlights Leadership Failures

ABC staff, represented by the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA), passed a vote of no confidence against managing director David Anderson over allegations of failing to support staff of colour and protect independent journalism. The move, followed by high-profile resignations and claims of external lobbying pressures, underscores significant shortcomings in ABC's commitment to worker rights and political integrity.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation is currently rated as an Enabler.

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Latest Events

JAN

22

2024

ABC Staff Vote of No Confidence Highlights Leadership Failures
-43.37

ABC staff, represented by the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA), passed a vote of no confidence against managing director David Anderson over allegations of failing to support staff of colour and protect independent journalism. The move, followed by high-profile resignations and claims of external lobbying pressures, underscores significant shortcomings in ABC's commitment to worker rights and political integrity.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

March 24

The event exposes deficiencies in ABC's public and political behavior. The broadcaster's leadership, by apparently succumbing to external pressures and failing to stand by its staff – particularly those from marginalized communities – undermines independent journalism. This behavior is indicative of a broader neglect of democratic accountability, contributing indirectly to authoritarian tendencies.

Australia: ABC staff stand together to voice leadership concerns
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 24

ABC's handling of internal labor issues, notably the disregard for diversity and fair treatment of its staff, highlights severe ethical lapses in business practices. The controversial termination of a prominent journalist and subsequent resignations point to a management culture that neglects its duty to protect worker rights, which can indirectly enable oppressive practices.

Australia: ABC staff stand together to voice leadership concerns
FEB

01

2023

ABC Labor Dispute Highlights Worker Rights Concerns
-40.08

Over 1000 ABC employees have filed for a 'circuit breaker' strike action due to inadequate pay increases, signaling deep labor relations issues and raising concerns over the broadcaster's commitment to fair labor practices.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 24

The decision by over 1000 ABC employees to file for strike action underscores significant discontent among the workforce regarding inadequate pay increases (3.5% in 2022, 3% in 2023, and 2.5% in 2024). This event reflects poor labor relations and raises concerns about ABC's approach to fair labor practices and worker rights. Such actions can be seen as a component of broader systemic issues where workers are not being fairly compensated, thereby contributing to exploitative labor practices which align with authoritarian economic structures.

More than 1000 ABC staff file for ‘circuit breaker’ strike action
NOV

01

2021

Inquiry into Political Interference Allegations at ABC
28.29

The Australia Institute submitted research to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee Inquiry concerning allegations of political interference in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The event raises questions about external political pressures potentially compromising editorial independence, while also reflecting the mechanisms in place to safeguard transparent and independent media.
+40

Public and Political Behavior

March 24

The inquiry into alleged political interference highlights concerns over potential external pressures affecting the ABC’s ability to remain unbiased. While these allegations point to vulnerabilities in resisting political meddling, the very existence of a thorough Senate inquiry underscores a commitment to accountability and upholding independent journalism, a key pillar in countering authoritarian influence.

Inquiry into the allegations of political interference in the ABC
+40

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 24

The Australia Institute's submission to the inquiry emphasizes the critical role of independent media in resisting external political manipulation. This event reflects the ongoing struggle to ensure that media institutions like the ABC are not co-opted as propaganda tools, thereby reinforcing the importance of transparency and accountability in media influence and messaging.

Inquiry into the allegations of political interference in the ABC