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

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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 written or spoken about him ABC News director Justin Stevens says the ABC stands by Grant and "condemns the attacks directed towards him" In his weekly column published on Friday, Grant said that since appearing as a guest as part of the ABC's coverage of the coronation of King Charles he had been subjected to intense abuse inspired by distorted media coverage and had "had enough". Grant said he "valued the friendship" of ABC News director Justin Stevens, who he said was "trying to change an organisation that has its own legacy of racism". Addressing the controversy over the coronation coverage, Stevens said: "Stan Grant was one of a range of panellists who appeared during the 6 May coronation coverage at the invitation of the ABC.

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Stan Grant leaves ABC for position with Monash University
1 year, 6 months ago

Stan Grant leaves ABC for position with Monash University

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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, 9 months ago

ABC staff rally in show of support for Stan Grant

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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, 9 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 …

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 …

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