ABC boss flags move to outsourcing, defends independence and derides ‘clickbait’
Mark Scott Source: @creativeindust Twitter.
The head of the ABC has this morning given a fiery speech in which he defended the public broadcaster against increasing government interference and demands for it to look at options for greater commercialisation.
Speaking in Brisbane at the QUT Faculty for Creative Industries, Mark Scott told the audience the budget cuts handed to the broadcaster this year will lead to more outsourcing, but also defended the independence of the broadcaster.
He said: “We face the immediate future knowing that funding cuts are coming, but their size has not yet been determined. At the ABC we must develop cost-effective and audience-focussed solutions to both these challenges: the renewal of a media organisation in light of pressures created by technology, audiences, markets—and the reduction in funding.”
ABC “Independence”??? Ha. At least he still has a wry sense of humour.
Getting paid $805,000 a year tends to put a smile on a face.
Bring on the “One ABC” doctrine – that is, one radio station. Full stop.
We meet again Mike. If you don’t like Australia they way it is, just emigrate.
yea u tell him dorothea