ABC dumps diversity groups

The ABC has announced it will end paid memberships with the Australian Disability Network, the Diversity Council of Australia, and Acon Health’s Pride in Diversity program, after continued questions about its editorial independence in matters of diversity and inclusion.

As first reported by The Guardian, the ABC issued an internal announcement this week explaining the partnerships were “no longer providing sufficient value” to the broadcaster. The ABC is reviewing other partnerships to ensure “that our standards of independence are maintained”.

A separate statement issued to Mumbrella by an ABC spokesperson said its “review of workplace partnerships affirmed we are meeting our obligations of editorial independence and impartiality.