ABC cut again

Budget ignores tax rebate completely but puts boot into ABC.

8 May 2018

David Tiley

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The 2018 budget has once again succumbed to Liberal Party reflexes with a slightly concealed cut to the ABC of around $50m/year, though this is a quick estimate.

While SBS has a bit more money for Australian content, the ABC has been frozen in place with no increase this year or in the forward estimates.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.