ABC staff unanimously pass motion for chairman to stand aside
ABC staff have called for an inquiry into Justin Milne’s alleged interference in staffing matters, and said he should stand aside while it is conducted.
The decision follows mounting pressure on the chairman to resign, after a story in The Sydney Morning Herald alleged Milne had urged recently ousted managing director Michelle Guthrie to ‘get rid’ of journalist Emma Alberici following complaints from former prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull.
Milne’s email was sent after Alberici wrote a series of articles related to company tax rates. At the time, the ABC removed an analysis piece by Alberici related to the proposed changes, and revised a news story which accompanied the piece. The analysis piece was later reworked when it was found not to meet the ABC’s editorial standards.
Sad. That Milne is so utterly stupid. That the icon at the centre of this ethical outrage is Alberici, of all people. That the ABC staff are led by the man who starred in The Bicycle Thief.
Wonder when people will wise up to the fact that you can’t expect a dodgy email to stay private.
Some of the staff might be advised to think again about management and what they do without the ability to talk publicly. Mr Faine. Ms Neighbour. Mr Adams.
It is always sad to see how little journalists understand about their own environment, let alone the one we all live in.
He won’t step down.
That breed never does.
He won’t step down.
That breed never does.
He’ll need to be pushed.
I think the ABC is past caring about. Just another billion dollars that’s unaccountable.
Ahhh, tit for tat actions from the staff I see.
After all, since Abbott got into power the LNP has been passing motions from a great height all over the ABC.