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Libs stare into policy void, can’t avoid complex decisions

Besides the big mess of unformed media policy which the Morrison government will have to face, it will do battle with an ABC which claims a unique halo of public trust.

23 May 2019

David Tiley

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ABC tallyroom 1983, from an ABC online article.

Once upon a time, the ABC coverage of a federal election was held in the tally room, the front end of the counting area run by the Australian Electoral Commission. There was a constant buzz of excitement with crowds behind the announcers and a wait for the victor to claim the spoils in that very room.

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David Tiley

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.