ABC: Auntie knuckles white over Figures of Doom for independent sector

Michael Bodey in the Australian did the heavy lifting in the independent screen community to argue that the ABC is cutting drama and children's TV ahead of any government cuts. What is the ABC respons
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Michael Bodey in the Australian did the heavy lifting in the independent screen community to argue that the ABC is cutting drama and children’s TV ahead of any government cuts. What is the ABC response?

Bodey’s article here for subscribers) claims that “Up to $4m had been taken from children’s television and about $2m from the drama budget, according to multiple sources within and outside the ABC.”

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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.