SBS HAS ANNOUNCED CHANGES TO ITS RADIO SERVICES

SBS has announced changes to its radio services intended to better meet the needs of multicultural Australia and reflect the country's increasingly diverse society. The latest census data reveals almost 5 million people - 4.87 million - speak a language other than English at home. The SBS Radio Services Review has taken into consideration the latest census results and audience listening habits. The population of a language group, English-language proficiency, recentness of arrival, age and household resources were all factors involved. Any discrimination or vilification of a particular group in Australia was also considered.SBS Radio will remain the world's most linguistically diverse public broadcaster, producing content in 68 languages. The changes come into effect on November the 20th.