SBS, ABC merger, championed by Scott, to save $100m News A merger between SBS and the ABC could save the broadcasters more than $100 million a year. ABC MD Mark Scott has revealed he previously struck a deal to do it before new management knocked it on the head.
The straight-talk needed on ABC job cuts: BBC expert November 25, 2014 By Harley Dennett News A former BBC communications head warns of intelligent, articulate counter-agents who will undermine management’s reform efforts at Australia’s public broadcaster.
ABC, SBS brief staff on cuts; 400 jobs to go at Aunty November 24, 2014 By Myriam Robin News Staff at the public broadcasters around the country were briefed on the impact of budget cuts this morning. The ABC will cut some 400 positions and realign some of its operations.
Turnbull confirms broadcaster cuts, urges management change November 19, 2014 By Jason Whittaker News The federal government has confirmed cuts to the ABC and SBS, with the Communications Minister recommending management changes at the broadcasters.
Mark Scott: present (budget) challenges, future (digital) audiences October 13, 2014 By Mark Scott Features “These are uncertain times for the ABC,” Aunty’s managing director told an audience in Melbourne tonight, talking up the efficiencies already found with more cuts to come.
