How ABC chairman Justin Milne compromised the independence of the national broadcaster
- Written by Peter Fray, Professor of Journalism Practice, University of Technology Sydney
Reports this week revealed that ABC Chairman Justin Milne called for a journalist to be fired after receiving complaints from the government.Joel Carrett/AAP
Update: Justin Milne has now resigned as chair of the ABC board.
Behind the extraordinary events engulfing the national broadcaster lies a rather ordinary and clear statement of principle...
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