The ABC has issued a statement saying media reports saying newsreader Natasha Exelby has been "banned", "barred" or "fired" are untrue after she slipped up on live TV.
Ms Exelby looked stunned as she realised the camera had cut back to her, and attracted widespread attention with many fellow broadcasters expressing empathy and outrage after reports the ABC had dropped her.
But ABC News director Gaven Morris said in a statement on Tuesday that Natasha was a freelance journalist who worked as a contributor.
"She has been rostered for various shifts and has been assured since yesterday that we want that to continue," he said.
"While she is not currently doing any on-air shifts, this will be subject to normal performance management. I have spoken to Natasha and conveyed our regret that this has attracted such attention."
The ABC came under fire for reportedly dumping Ms Exelby after a video of her gaffe went viral.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten was among many who demanded she be given another chance.
Media personalities from around Australia have shown support by sharing their own bloopers under the hashtag #PutYourBloopersOut.
"Thank you all for your generous support," Ms Exelby wrote. "Not my finest hour. Myself and my mesmerising pen honourably salute you!"
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