Federal Election  2025

Our Platform

Short Version

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1.     Restore funding

 Restore ABC funding to ensure we have a fearless independent ABC.

 Additional funding of $140 million per year to be phased in progressively over a three-year period commencing in 2026.

 An investment in the ABC is an investment in Australia’s future as a creative and innovative nation.

An investment in the ABC is an investment in our democracy and our national identity.

2.     Keep the ABC free

Guarantee that the ABC remains free-to-access for all Australians: no ads, no subscriptions and no downgrading of services.              

3.     A lifeline in times of crisis

Fully fund the ABC’s emergency service through a supplementary fund dedicated to keeping Australians safe in times of crisis.    

4.     Financial Stability

Change the ABC’s indexation formula to cover the full costs of inflation and production.

5.     A public broadcaster for all Australians

Provide additional funding to ensure that high quality ABC services can be received by all Australians across the country.

6.     Independence

Guarantee the independence of the ABC in all elements of its operations and board appointments.

Section 2 – Questions for Candidates

1. Funding: Do you support a restoration of ABC funding by $140 million per year to be phased in progressively over a 3-year period commencing in 2026, and will you push for this if you are elected?

 2. Privatisation: Will you oppose the privatisation of the ABC and guarantee that it will remain free-to-access for all Australians: no ads, no subscriptions and no downgrading of services?

3. Emergency Services: Will you support the introduction of a dedicated fund to provide full funding for the ABC’s emergency service?

4. Indexation: Do you support a change to the ABC’s indexation formula to cover the full costs of inflation and production?

5. Access: Do you support additional funding to ensure that high quality ABC services can be received by all Australians across the country?

6. Independence: If elected, will you push for specific legislative and other measures to protect the ABC’s independence?