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Backlash against Senate inquiry into ABC, SBS complaints handling processes

 Prime Minister Morrison has announced the Government has recommended to the Governor-General that Ita Buttrose be appointed as the next Chair of the ABC.

ABC Chair Designate Ita Buttrose speaks during a press conference with Prime Minister Scott Morrison February 28, 2019. Source: AAP

A-B-C chair has accused the federal government of "political interference" over the establishment of Senate inquiry into how Australia's public broadcasters handle complaints. She's calling on the Senate to suspend or terminate the inquiry when parliament resumes.


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A-B-C chair has accused the federal government of "political interference" over the establishment of Senate inquiry into how Australia's public broadcasters handle complaints. She's calling on the Senate to suspend or terminate the inquiry when parliament resumes.


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Prime Minister Morrison has announced the Government has recommended to the Governor-General that Ita Buttrose be appointed as the next Chair of the ABC.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and ABC Chair Designate Ita Buttrose take questions from media during a press conference in Sydney, Thursday, February 28, 2019. Source: AAP

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