ABC ‘strongly rejects’ fuelling antisemitism
Ahead of their appearances today, the ABC and SBS have both released statements.
The ABC strongly rejects any suggestion that it has “contributed to antisemitism or social division”.
“A healthy democratic society depends on diverse sources of reliable information and contending opinions. The ABC acknowledges that some content can be challenging, but it does not gratuitously harm or offend, nor does it allow, condone or encourage prejudice,” ABC’s statement says.
“The ABC rejects claims that its journalism has contributed to antisemitism or social division. Its reporting has been evidence-based, fair, impartial and consistent with its charter obligations.”
Who we will hear from today as focus turns to public broadcasters
Good morning. I’m Alexandra Smith and I will be with you today as the ABC and SBS appear before the royal commission.
Before we hear from the public broadcasters, Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal will give evidence. Segal has previously told the commission that antisemitism was a “virus” that had evolved.
The ABC’s editorial director Gavin Fang will follow Segal, then ABC Ombudsman Fiona Cameron.
SBS’s director of audio and language David Thanh Man Tue Hua, its director of news and current affairs Amanda Wicks and SBS Ombudsman Amy Stockwell will also appear.
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