Protecting the ABC from Dutton

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In January, Jonathan Holmes met with the ABC’s then managing director, David Anderson.

Jonathan and his colleagues at ABC Alumni wanted to know if Anderson was concerned about funding cuts under a Dutton-led government.

Successive Coalition governments have made cuts to the national broadcaster over decades. Now, as Peter Dutton signals he’s looking to cut anything he deems to be “waste” at the ABC, alarm bells are once again ringing.

Today, chair of ABC Alumni and former host of Media Watch, Jonathan Holmes, on the Coalition’s plans for the ABC, and whether it’s possible to truly shield the national broadcaster from outside interference.

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Guest: Chair of ABC Alumni and former host of Media Watch, Jonathan Holmes.

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