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Milne resigns as ABC chair, still denying interference claims

Former ABC Chairman Justin Milne returns to his home in Sydney

Former ABC Chairman Justin Milne returns to his home in Sydney Source: AAP

A-B-C chairman Justin Milne has resigned after claims he'd demanded journalists be sacked because the federal government did not like their reporting. He has denied the allegations, saying he decided to resign as chairman because the controversy around him was putting pressure on the broadcaster.


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A-B-C chairman Justin Milne has resigned after claims he'd demanded journalists be sacked because the federal government did not like their reporting. He has denied the allegations, saying he decided to resign as chairman because the controversy around him was putting pressure on the broadcaster.



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