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'

ABC  

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 sure we support the people who make that content," Ms Buttrose said. Stevens' comments followed an apology by ABC managing director David Anderson, who said he was dismayed the experienced broadcaster had been exposed to such "sickening behaviour" and said it would review its response to racism.

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Former ABC chair Ita Buttrose takes aim at her own journalists in new row over their 'snowflake' feelings
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Former ABC chair Ita Buttrose takes aim at her own journalists in new row over their 'snowflake' feelings

Daily Mail  

The former boss of the ABC has sparked controversy by slamming journalists at the national broadcaster as being 'too sensitive' and biased. Ms Karvelas claimed News Corp journalists 'have gone after ABC frontline reporters and presenters pretty hard' and asked Ms Buttrose whether that concerned her. Former ABC boss Ita Buttrose told Patricia Karvelas on ABC's RN Breakfast that journalists …

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

ABC  

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 …

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'

ABC  

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 …

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 …

ABC Chair Ita Buttrose's statement in full
5 years, 9 months ago

ABC Chair Ita Buttrose's statement in full

ABC  

ABC Chair Ita Buttrose released this statement, in relation to the Australian Federal Police raids at the broadcaster's Sydney headquarters this week. It is impossible to ignore the seismic nature of this week's events: raids on two separate media outfits on consecutive days is a blunt signal of adverse consequences for news organisations who make life uncomfortable for policy makers …

Ita Buttrose to be named new ABC chair, ending months of leadership uncertainty at the public broadcaster
6 years ago

Ita Buttrose to be named new ABC chair, ending months of leadership uncertainty at the public broadcaster

ABC  

Australian media doyenne Ita Buttrose will be named the new chair of the ABC on Thursday, ending a five-month search for a new leader for the public broadcaster. Key points: Ita Buttrose has a distinguished career in the media and as an advocate for Australians with Alzheimer's and dementia She was not on an original shortlist for the job put …

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