ABC to review response to racism after Stan Grant accused broadcaster of 'institutional failure'
1 year, 10 months ago

ABC to review response to racism after Stan Grant accused broadcaster of 'institutional failure'

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The ABC will review its response to racism affecting staff after journalist Stan Grant said he would step away from hosting the Q+A current affairs program. Key points: Stan Grant has criticised the ABC for not supporting him after the presenter was the target of racial abuse ABC's managing director has apologised to Grant and said he was dismayed he had been exposed to such "sickening behaviour" Mr Anderson says the ABC will conduct a review into its responses to racism affecting staff Grant had criticised the broadcaster for not supporting him after the presenter was the target of racial abuse. On Sunday afternoon, ABC managing director David Anderson apologised to Grant and said he was dismayed the experienced broadcaster had been exposed to such "sickening behaviour". ABC News director Justin Stevens issued a statement on Friday saying the abuse towards Grant was "abhorrent and unacceptable".

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Trolling of Tony Armstrong shows exactly why action is needed to stamp out racism at the ABC and beyond
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Trolling of Tony Armstrong shows exactly why action is needed to stamp out racism at the ABC and beyond

ABC  

Barely 24 hours after the ABC committed to a suite of actions to stamp out racism experienced by their First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse staff, the broadcaster's Director of News was again publicly calling it out. Tony Armstrong is a genuine, warm and confident talent who has lit up the nation's screens and won a huge following in …

ABC review finds racism within broadcaster and staff targeted by external organisations
5 months, 3 weeks ago

ABC review finds racism within broadcaster and staff targeted by external organisations

ABC  

Culturally diverse staff at the ABC have been mistaken for other people of the same background, subjected to racial slurs, and passed up for career opportunities because of their backgrounds, a comprehensive examination of experiences of racism within the national broadcaster has heard. The "Listen Loudly, Act Strongly" report spoke to 120 participants comprising current and former ABC staff to …

Stan Grant leaves ABC for position with Monash University
1 year, 7 months ago

Stan Grant leaves ABC for position with Monash University

ABC  

Veteran journalist Stan Grant will be leaving the ABC for a new opportunity with Monash University following his departure as host of Q+A after being the subject of online abuse. Key points: Stan Grant has been appointed as a professor in the university's school of journalism The ABC said it supports his decision and hopes he will still be a …

ABC chair Ita Buttrose calls racist treatment of Q+A host Stan Grant 'abhorrent'
1 year, 9 months ago

ABC chair Ita Buttrose calls racist treatment of Q+A host Stan Grant 'abhorrent'

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ABC chair Ita Buttrose says Australians need to reflect upon their "abhorrent" and "unacceptable" behaviour on social media, following the treatment of high-profile Indigenous journalist Stan Grant. Speaking to ABC Radio Melbourne, Ms Buttrose said she was "appalled" to learn of Grant's experiences. Grant's actions a 'lesson for the entire community' "I think what management needs to do is make …

Sydney man charged after allegedly threatening ABC journalist Stan Grant online
1 year, 9 months ago

Sydney man charged after allegedly threatening ABC journalist Stan Grant online

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A Sydney man has been charged with making online threats towards Indigenous ABC journalist Stan Grant. Key points: The man was granted bail and is due to appear in court next week Stan Grant last week announced he would step away from his media commitments indefinitely ABC staff held rallies around the country on Monday in support of Grant The …

ABC staff rally in show of support for Stan Grant
1 year, 10 months ago

ABC staff rally in show of support for Stan Grant

ABC  

ABC staff have rallied in a show of support for veteran Indigenous journalist Stan Grant, who last week announced he would step away from media commitments due to racial abuse. Key points: The ABC has apologised to Stan Grant He will host his final episode of Q+A tonight Grant's family said racial abuse had been an ongoing issue ABC news …

Stan Grant sends a message to his abusers in last Q+A before stepping away
1 year, 10 months ago

Stan Grant sends a message to his abusers in last Q+A before stepping away

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Q+A host Stan Grant has spoken directly to his abusers during an emotional final appearance before stepping away from the program to help mend his mental health. Last week, Grant announced he was stepping away from hosting Q+A and accused the ABC of "institutional failure", saying the organisation did not publicly defend him amid a storm of racist abuse. On …

Stan Grant steps away from Q+A citing 'relentless' racial abuse, accuses ABC of 'institutional failure' over coronation coverage backlash
1 year, 10 months ago

Stan Grant steps away from Q+A citing 'relentless' racial abuse, accuses ABC of 'institutional failure' over coronation coverage backlash

ABC  

Stan Grant has accused the ABC of "institutional failure", saying the organisation did not publicly defend him amid a storm of racist abuse which has forced him to step away from hosting Q+A. Key points: Stan Grant has been subject to renewed abuse since appearing in the ABC's coronation coverage He says "not one ABC executive" has publicly refuted lies …

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