Funding the ABC: Key points, issues and debates (original) (raw)

News and Media Research Centre, University of Canberra, 2019

Abstract

Tracing the pattern of funding for the national broadcaster is a relatively difficult task. In part, this is because there are a myriad of variations in the funding allocated. In addition, funding components are reported in different parts of the Portfolio Budget Statements. Finally, outside of Government appropriations, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) sources funding from other avenues. On top of the challenges unpacking ABC funding, there are also perennial questions about how much money the ABC needs to fulfil its charter obligations, whether there is waste or inefficiency by the Corporation in the use of public funding, and if the ABC should even receive public funding at all. In this talk Dr Wils will discuss some of the key debates and issues regarding how the ABC is funded and what the Corporation uses its funding for.

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