At the age of 79, beloved by millions, veteran of culture wars from generations when discretion, a steady gaze, and deftly concealed contempt were vital weapons, Ita Buttrose is punishing the Federal Government for thinking she is a populist walkover.
As we know, the Federal Government grinds away at the ABC with hearings, inquiries, reports and parliamentary accusations in a chain of malice which has no end. Both parties do it.Â