About ABC Friends
We are a not-for-profit volunteer based organisation with 85,000 members and supporters across Australia. We have operating divisions in all states and territories.
Our Strategy
We advocate to ensure that the ABC remains independent and fully funded to fulfil its role as Australia’s national public broadcaster and media organisation as set out in the ABC Charter.
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ALP National Conference, Adelaide
Below are some of our latest posts. More can be found under the MEDIA heading on the menu.
Freedom of press barons
PEARLS AND IRRITATIONS -John Menadue's Public Policy Journal Geoff Davis September 23, 2023 The ‘disinformation’ (read: lies and bullshit) being propagated about the indigenous Voice to Parliament by the Murdoch media, among others, harms our society. It promotes division, celebrates [...]
ABC Emergency Services
ABC Press Release September 18,2023 The ABC is helping prepare communities for an increase in fire and weather activity during the spring and summer months with an emergency information campaign across radio, online and social media. The campaign coincides [...]
Public Media Alliance
Podcasts Media Uncovered is a monthly podcast which examines & explores the latest challenges and innovations from the media industry. Here is a link to these podcasts via the Public Media Alliance web site.
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