ABC Radio National – More CUTS!
Radio National – renowned for its breadth of programs of intellectual and cultural integrity – is being cut to meet a $1 million cut in its budget.
This year, generalist talk programs, traditionally a feature of local radio, took the place of specialist programming in some time slots. Now, highly skilled ABC program makers are about to be made redundant.
Next year, radio plays and book readings will be axed. So will Creative Instinct, Sunday Story, Lingua Franca and The Night Air.
Movie Time will finish, and RN’s once dedicated book program will be further diluted to incorporate movies. Other programs will have shortened preparation times.
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Do not let the ABC abandon its responsibilities to “inform”, “educate”, “encourage and promote drama and other performing arts”, and to “reflect the cultural diversity of the Australian community”.
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INFORMATION & ONLINE ACTION: www.fabc.org.au
Other action
* Write to Mark Scott, ABC Managing Director
GPO Box 9994, Sydney 2001
* Write to The Hon. James Spigelman AC QC, Chairman, ABC Board
GPO Box 9994, Sydney 2001
* Write to your local Federal Member of Parliament
Let your MP know that in the forthcoming Federal Budget you expect the Government to fund the national broadcaster so that it can meet all of its charter responsibilities.
* Please pass this message on to others.
Friends of the ABC (Vic) | www.fabc.org.au | (03) 9682 0073 | fabcvic@vicnet.net.au
