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TV.Cynic · August 29, 2025, 8:31am

ABC Commercial secures first content deal with UYoung’s UKIDS platform, expanding footprint in China

ABC Commercial has announced a major deal with China’s UYoung, securing the sale of** Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Series 4–7, Wiggle & Learn and Big Words, Small Stories to UYoung’s UKIDS app, one of China’s most trusted streaming platforms for children’s enlightenment education.

This milestone sale marks ABC Commercial’s first distribution into the tightly regulated and highly competitive Chinese market. It reflects a sharpened strategic focus on Asia and a growing appetite in the region for premium, educational content.

UKIDS, a preferred platform for curated international edutainment, will localise both titles to be made available across China. The deal strengthens the global presence of ABC Commercial’s preschool slate and represents a significant achievement for its production partners, including The Wiggles and Moody Street Kids .

Alex Zhou, ABC Commercial’s Content Sales Manager for Asia & MENA , played a key role in facilitating the agreement through his experience in China’s complex distribution landscape.

“Breaking into China is no easy feat. It is one of the most tightly regulated media markets in the world, with high expectations around content quality, educational value and cultural sensitivity,” said Zhou. “UKIDS’ parent company, UYoung Media, is one of the most iconic distributors of children’s content and IP management in China and a key contact for foreign programming. Their strong relationships with media platforms, combined with their 25 years of experience, deep market insight were critical to making this happen. It’s becoming more restrictive, but the fact our content is breaking through speaks volumes.”

Clara Yang, Vice President International Business at UYoung , said: “We are delighted to have acquired this incredibly strong raft of shows to add to the high-quality content offering on our Ukids app. The Wiggles is one of the most enduring and anticipated children’s programs worldwide, with music and performances loved by kids across generations. We are excited to bring this timeless program and experience to children in China. Parents are increasingly seeking programs that both educate and entertain, and Ukids has become their primary destination for a carefully curated selection of English content, providing a truly immersive environment for language learning. These new titles will strengthen the Ukids app as China’s leading preschool animation platform, and cement UYoung’s position as the nation’s leading Kids and Family entertainment company.”

With Ready, Steady, Wiggle!, Wiggle & Learn and Big Words, Small Stories firmly within the preschool edutainment category, the titles align perfectly with China’s growing demand for content that supports English language learning, social development and early cognitive skills. Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Series 4 & 5 and Big Words, Small Stories will launch on UKIDS from mid-October 2025. This will be followed by Wiggle & Learn and Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Series 6 & 7 from 1 January 2026.

This latest partnership builds on ABC Commercial’s broader commitment to growing Australian content exports into Asia. It follows successful launches across Malaysia, Taiwan and South Korea. As interest continues to grow from Chinese agencies and platforms, ABC Commercial is well placed to expand further in the market.

Kate Chiodo, CEO of The Wiggles , said, “It’s wonderful to see The Wiggles reaching children and families in China through this partnership with UYoung and ABC Commercial. For over 30 years we’ve been sharing songs, stories and plenty of Wiggly fun with children around the world, and it’s exciting to know that families in China will now be part of that journey. At the heart of what we do is helping children learn and grow through music and play, and we’re proud that this spirit will now be enjoyed by a whole new audience.”

JohnsonTV · September 2, 2025, 6:39am

TV.Cynic · September 3, 2025, 7:11am

The ABC should be fined of up to $350,000 for sacking the presenter Antoinette Lattouf because of “significant pressure” put on senior management by Ita Buttrose, the broadcaster’s former chair, the federal court has heard.

JohnsonTV · September 7, 2025, 10:52pm

TV.Cynic · September 9, 2025, 9:28am

2025 ABC Boyer Lecture series examines Australia as a Radical Experiment in Democracy

Justin Wolfers, a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan and a visiting professor of economics at the University of Sydney will deliver a keynote speech at the 2025 ABC Boyer Lecture series.

Academics, writers and policy experts will explore Australia: A Radical Experiment in Democracy across a series of five orations for the 2025 Boyer Lecture series, hosted by its creative director Julia Baird.

In this groundbreaking series, each of the five speakers will examine the strengths of Australian democracy as well as growing threats to it. The speakers will reflect on what has made our democracy so resilient and how, while Australians are lacking trust in our politicians, they have remarkable trust in our electoral processes. But they will also examine what each believes to be some of the challenges to it: shifting and uncertain global alliances, angry algorithms, artificial intelligence and rising autocracies.

ABC Chair Kim Williams said “This year it is proposed that we host five distinguished speakers, having had four in the 65th series last year. In presenting an anthology series again, this year with Julia Baird as interlocutor to bind the series seamlessly, we are confident that the magic of a ‘thought kaleidoscope’ through our speakers will deliver captivating contrasting perspectives.

“I believe anthology series are better suited to the current era where undertaking four or more consecutive lectures is probably too big a request on prospective speakers with time pressures. Rather than having just one thinker why not have five with closely argued divergent viewpoints which Julia will then explore in conversation. The ABC Board is confident that an anthology series better suits contemporary temperament and offers the audience a variety of perspectives on contemporary directions in Australian democracy.”

The series will commence with a keynote delivered by Justin Wolfers, (pictured), professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan and a visiting professor of economics at the University of Sydney.

Mr Wolfers’ keynote will be recorded on 14 October in front of a live audience in ABC Ultimo Studio 22. This will be followed by a panel discussion with all five speakers, moderated by journalist, historian and creative director of the Boyer lectures, Julia Baird. The keynote and panel will air on ABC Radio National and ABC News Channel on 19 October.

“Australia’s radical experiment has held to date - but we need to be clear-eyed about the challenges to it.” said Julia Baird.

For the first time in Boyer history, every subsequent lecture in this series will be broadcast on the ABC News Channel as well as ABC Radio National on consecutive Sundays from 26 October.

In another first for the Boyers, the ABC will partner with The Monthly to expand on the reach and impact of the lecture series.

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TV.Cynic · September 10, 2025, 5:13am

ABC Commercial unveils must-see content slate for MIPCOM 2025

ABC Commercial is set to make an impact at MIPCOM 2025 with a new slate of premium content. From family-friendly factual entertainment and compelling documentaries to innovative formats, scripted comedy and trusted children’s programs, the slate reflects ABC Commercial’s commitment to storytelling with global resonance.

Leading the charge in family-friendly factual entertainment is Dr Ann’s Secret Lives (6 x 30’), an exploration of unique animal species including bull sharks, sea snakes, orangutans, turtles, dugongs and pangolins. With the charismatic Dr Ann Jones at the helm, the series has been a critical and ratings success in Australia.

Global hit Muster Dogs (6 x 60’) returns for its fourth season, continuing its heartwarming journey through the outback with working dog trainers and their pups. This season flips the script, with rookie trainers coming under the spotlight rather than their canine charges. Ratings and award-winner I Was Actually There (6 x 30’) also returns, revisiting pivotal moments in history through the eyes, ears and voices of those who experienced them firsthand.

In the visually stunning Killer Whale: Australia’s Megapod (1 x 60’), viewers are introduced to a remarkable orca community in Western Australia that has managed to achieve the impossible - hunt and kill a blue whale - the largest animal to ever live.

Meanwhile, the innovative Eat the Invaders (6 x 30’) transforms the global biodiversity crisis into a culinary journey that provokes viewers to question how and what they eat.

Additional factual content with purpose includes End Game (1 x 60’), which seeks to address the global issue of racism in sport, and When the War is Over (5 x 30’), which explores how art has helped us understand, process, and heal from the trauma of war.

Crime Night! (6 x 30’) is a fresh new format that taps into the global obsession with true crime and adds a comedy twist, while network comedy favourite Mother & Son (6 x 30’) returns for a second season and continues to explore family dysfunction with warmth and charm.

ABC Commercial’s children’s slate is bursting with energy, imagination and cultural richness. The Tree of Wisdom (18 x 5’), a spin-off from The Wiggles, features forest-floor dance parties, catchy songs and lots of laughs.

Highly acclaimed pre-school series Fizzy & Suds (26 x 11’) returns for more curiosity-driven adventures with animated bubbles, Fizzy and younger sibling Suds. Whether they’re exploring planets, tractors, noodles or frogs, the pair immerse themselves in the world around them with infectious enthusiasm.

Gardening Australia Junior (20 x 15’) also makes a comeback, with its third season inspiring little green thumbs with hands-on gardening fun.

Dance With Tom (5 x 5’) celebrates First Nations culture through traditional dances inspired by the land, animals, and elements while the musical magic continues with Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! (1 x 60’), a country-themed special from The Wiggles.

TV.Cynic · September 11, 2025, 10:04pm

Released: Friday 12 September 2025*

ABC celebrates Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of independence

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is programming a rich slate of commemorative content across its screen, audio and news channels for Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) 50 years of independence on 16 September.

ABC teams have worked for more than 18 months, to produce the range of content which explores Australia’s colonial legacy in PNG, and PNG’s first 50 years as a unified, independent nation.

Content highlights of the ABC’s coverage in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific include;

A 60-minute screen and audio documentary Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years, examines the history, spirit and diverse traditions of PNG’s people, deeply connected to their roots and confidently looking to the future. The film was produced by ABC International Services in conjunction with PNG’s National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and supported under the DFAT-funded Media Development Initiative, with ABC Backroads’ Kathy McLeish as Executive Producer and NBC’s Maureen Orea hosting.
A 60-minute screen documentary PNG: Road to Independence tells the gripping story of the PNG-born leaders who united culturally and linguistically diverse tribes in a peaceful transition from Australian colonial rule to give birth to their new nation. The film is an ABC co-production from WildBear Entertainment, written and directed by PNG-born journalist, filmmaker and former ABC NEWS Director Max Uechtritz.
An 11-part series of audio and screen mini-documentaries titled Pasin Wantok, produced in collaboration with NBC, explores first-hand PNG’s diverse cultures and traditions, which remain strong in a rapidly modernising nation.
A 30-minute special edition of ABC Australia’s The Pacific, reflects on 50 years of nationhood — the successes and the challenges — and what’s next for PNG.
ABC Radio Australia’s flagship daily current affairs program Pacific Beat will broadcast live from PNG’s capital Port Moresby, covering the action all week from Monday 15 to Friday 19 September meanwhile weekday morning program Nesia Daily will also broadcast live from Brisbane’s popular PNG 50th Independence Celebration on Saturday 13 September.
ABC Pacific’s homepage, Facebook and Instagram are carrying highlights from Pasin Wantok, Voices of Independence, Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years, PNG: Road to Independence as well as a curation of materials from the ABC Archives.
ABC NEWS’ Port Moresby bureau will deliver in-country independence coverage for ABC NEWS channels alongside dedicated segments for flagship current affairs program, 7.30.
ABC Education will release an educational “digibook” for Australian and PNG students to learn about the period, featuring key moments from PNG: Road to Independence with accompanying questions.
60-minute special edition of ABC Australia’s That Pacific Sports Show, filmed in Port Moresby, with host Sam Wykes and special guest co-hosts Nesia Daily’s Michael Chow and award-winning PNG-based sports journalist Jamie Haro. The episode explores how sport unites the people of PNG and celebrates PNG’s sporting prowess today and into the future.

ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks said: “The ABC stands with PNG in celebrating its rich history, culture and journey to independence. We are delighted to be offering a broad spectrum of content across our channels, underscoring the historic moment’s importance for Papua New Guinea and Australia.”

ABC International Head Claire M. Gorman said: “We are incredibly proud of the ABC’s commemorative content slate, much of it produced in collaboration with PNG’s public broadcaster, the NBC. It is creative, poignant and most importantly centres the voices of PNG in its storytelling.”

ABC’s PNG’s independence anniversary content and coverage will be available in Australia on ABCTV, ABC NEWS Channel, iview and ABC listen and internationally on ABC Australia, ABC Radio Australia and ABC Pacific.

Australian audiences can access PNG 50 Years content here;

ABC TV

PNG: Road to Independence – 1 x 60-minute documentary
Tuesday 16 September at 21:00 AEST
Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years – 1 x 60-minute documentary
Wednesday 17 September at 11:00 AEST
7.30: Journey to Sovereignty – 1 x package
Tuesday 16 September at 19:30 AEST

iview

PNG: Road to Independence – 1 x 60-minute documentary
Tuesday 16 September from 07:00 AEST
Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years – 1 x 60-minute documentary
Tuesday 16 September from 14:00 AEST
That Pacific Sports Show: PNG Independence 50 th Anniversary – 1 x 60-minute special
Wednesday 17 September at 18:30 AEST
The Pacific: PNG Anniversary Special – 1 x 30-minute episode
Thursday 18 September at 18:30 AEST
Pasin Wantok – 11 x mini-documentaries
Sunday 14 September at 12:00 AEST
Voices of Independence – 10 x short-form episodes
Sunday 14 September at 12:00 AEST

ABC RADIO NATIONAL

Late Night Live, Saturday Extra, Sunday Extra and Law Report will carry special coverage of PNG 50 Years of Independence commemorations on ABC RN.
Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years – 1 x 60-minute documentary
Monday 15 September from 14:00 AEST on History Showcase

ABC NEWS

7.30 , The World, ABC News Breakfast and ABC NEWS Channel will carry special coverage of PNG’s 50 Years commemorations.

ABC PACIFIC

For ongoing PNG 50 Years coverage and content, go to ABC Pacific’s homepage, Facebook and Instagram which will carry highlights from Pasin Wantok, Voices of Independence, Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years, PNG: Road to Independence and an ABC-NBC coproduced social media video, as well as material from the ABC Archives.

ABC EDUCATION

PNG: Road to Independence “digibook” available here from Tuesday 16 September.

International audiences can access PNG 5o Years content here;

ABC AUSTRALIA

Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years – 1 x 60-minute documentary
Tuesday 16 September at 14:00 AEST and repeated at 20:00 AEST
PNG: Road to Independence – 1 x 60-minute documentary
Monday 15 September at 14:00 AEST and repeated at 20:00 AEST
Pasin Wantok – 11 x short-form videos
From Tuesday 2 September
Voices of Independence – 10 x short-form videos
From Thursday 11 September
That Pacific Sports Show: PNG Independence 50th Anniversary – 1 x 60-minute special
Wednesday 17 September at 18:30 AEST
The Pacific: PNG Anniversary Special – 1 x 30-minute episode
Thursday 18 September at 18:30 AEST

ABC RADIO AUSTRALIA

Nesia Daily – Independence Day Special Live from PNG 50 Years of Independence Festival
Saturday 13 September at 10:00 AEST
Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years – 1 x 60-minute documentary
Tuesday 16 September at 13:00 AEST and repeated at 18:00 AEST
Pasin Wantok – 11 x 10-minute mini documentaries
From Monday 1 to Tuesday 16 September, at 7.40am AEST
Voices of Independence – 2 x 30-minute episodes
Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 September at 16:00 AEST
Pacific Beat : PNG Independence Coverage
Monday 15 September to Friday 19 September from 06:00 AEST

ABC PACIFIC

For ongoing PNG 50 Years coverage, go to ABC Pacific’s homepage, Facebook and Instagram which will carry highlights from Pasin Wantok, Voices of Independence, Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years, PNG: Road to Independence and an ABC-NBC coproduced social media video, as well as material from the ABC Archives.

JohnsonTV · September 17, 2025, 11:02pm

TV.Cynic · September 17, 2025, 11:36pm

ABC Chair Kim Williams address at PNG: Road to Independence

Program launch and screening ABC Ultimo 15 September 2025

olderfleet · September 19, 2025, 10:49pm

I shall check these out. They sound quite interesting.

TV.Cynic · September 23, 2025, 11:05pm

ABC and the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue join forces on Alofi building upgrade

The Prime Minister of Niue Hon. Dalton Tagelagi has officially reopened the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue’s (BCN) Alofi headquarters after a major refurbishment undertaken in partnership with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

Over 18 months, ABC International Development (ABCID) has worked with BCN, the Australian and Niue Governments and contractors from Niue, New Zealand and Australia to deliver the $2 million project, funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

ABCID Manager Jo Elsom said the project ensures BCN’s ongoing capacity to provide critical information to the people of Niue and demonstrates the value of the long-standing collaboration between Niue, Australia and their national broadcasters.

According to Elsom, “As the national and emergency broadcaster, BCN plays a critical role in Niue. We are pleased to have worked to restore BCN’s operations, ensuring its delivery of media services to the community. The refurbishment not only rebuilds vital infrastructure but also supports quality, independent broadcasting in Niue and the region.”

BCN General Manager Trevor Tiakia said the completion of the refurbishment gives the Corporation a renewed focus.

“The building is the pride and joy of the community, a source of entertainment and reliable information. It has created a more conducive working environment for our staff and has significantly enhanced the quality of service we are able to deliver to the community.”

To represent the friendship between Niue and Australia, ABC and BCN commissioned a large mural covering one side of the new building, designed and painted in collaboration between Niuean artist Jica Vakaafi and Torres Strait Islander artist Tori-Jay Mordey.

Statement by ABC MD Hugh Marks

The ABC acknowledges today’s Federal Court decision on penalties in the matter involving Antoinette Lattouf and will continue to reflect on the Court’s findings.

This matter has been deeply felt at the ABC. As I’ve said previously, it was not handled in line with our values and expectations and Ms Lattouf, our staff and the public were let down. We take the matter seriously and have reflected on the lessons learned and their implications. We must be better.

I would like to reiterate the ABC’s sincere apology to Ms Lattouf and wish her all the best in the future.

JohnsonTV · September 26, 2025, 12:18am

TV.Cynic · September 30, 2025, 12:53am

Pacific Media Network and ABC International Announce New Pacific Broadcast Journalism Placement Initiative

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, & AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – ABC International and Pacific Media Network (PMN) have announced a new partnership designed to foster career development opportunities and empower Pacific voices in media.

Under the partnership, the ABC will provide an annual two-week work placement for a Pacific broadcast journalist from PMN. This “Sio 'atu” initiative – which means “to look ahead, beyond the present towards possibilities” in Tongan – will provide a PMN journalist with international exposure, advanced skills training, and networking opportunities at the ABC.

Don Mann, CEO of the Pacific Media Network, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership. “The National Pacific Media Trust (the owner and operator of the PMN) has a Trust Deed obligation to develop a robust pipeline of Pacific broadcast talent in New Zealand. This partnership with ABC International is a significant step in fulfilling that obligation and is a testament to the high-calibre talent we’ve developed. The 'Sio ‘atu’ placement will provide an invaluable opportunity for our journalists to refine their skills and gain international experience, which will in turn strengthen our overall journalistic capabilities when they return and share their new knowledge with our team.”

Claire Gorman, Head of ABC International, stated, “ABC International is deeply committed to empowering Pacific voices to narrate Pacific stories, enriching content for both domestic Australian and international audiences. This new initiative formalises our commitment and strengthens our ties with a key source of high-calibre Pacific journalistic talent. We are proud to partner with Pacific Media Network to further our shared goal of professional development and cultural exchange within the media industry.”

The “Sio 'atu” placements will be offered to PMN employees, who will be selected based on their commitment to Pacific journalism, relevant experience, and potential for professional growth. The partnership will be reviewed annually by ABC and PMN to ensure its continued success and relevance.

JohnsonTV · October 1, 2025, 12:17pm

JohnsonTV · October 3, 2025, 12:19am

The Sydney Morning Herald

Our public broadcaster has become the latest entity to recognise Palestine, with editorial director Gavin Fang giving staff permission to use the name following Australia’s recognition last week, as it approaches two years since the October 7 attacks.

“ABC content can refer to Palestine when referring to its geography, history, community and the intended state encompassing the Occupied Palestinian Territory,” Fang said in an email seen by On Background.

“There is no need to correct interviewees who refer to ‘Palestine’ or otherwise qualify the word when used by people featured in our stories.”

TV.Cynic · October 3, 2025, 1:12am

ABC supporting local media during major events

The ABC has announced a proposal to share its digital news content with local news outlets in regional, rural and remote Australia during major events affecting their communities.

Managing Director Hugh Marks flagged the plan in a speech to the ABC Friends NSW & ACT last night, saying the initiative would enhance Australians’ access to essential news and information as well as assisting the sustainability of local journalism provided by other outlets.

Reporting from 68 sites throughout Australia, including 58 regional locations, the ABC has an unmatched newsgathering presence.

Outlets participating in the project would have access to ABC NEWS digital news content on significant events, such as road, rail and air incidents, extreme weather events, public health crises, violent protests, major power outages, telecommunications failures and transport system shutdowns.

The proposal builds on the ABC’s longstanding commitment to collaborate with media in the interests of audiences, from partnerships in the South Pacific to Indigenous media associations and community broadcasting.

ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks: “The ABC is the most trusted source of news during major events. By sharing our content with regional outlets we’re ensuring every Australian can access reliable information about breaking events affecting their community.

“This initiative will also help strengthen the sustainability of local journalism. Newsroom cutbacks have made it increasingly difficult for local news providers, potentially leading to significant gaps in coverage. I’m committed to leading an ABC that supports local news sustainability.”

ABC Director, News Justin Stevens: “This is the coverage in which the ABC excels – using its unrivalled news network to provide reliable, high-quality news and information to regional communities while adding important context for national audiences.

“We recognise local producers don’t always have the resources to do this type of reporting and it’s in the national interest to reach as many Australians as possible.”

The initiative is informed by the Australian Local News Resilience Project, an ABC-backed Australian Research Council project led by Deakin University with Griffith University. It identified emergency news coverage as a priority area for collaboration between regional news producers and the ABC.

It’s estimated that since 2019 more than 200 local newspapers in regional Australia have significantly cut their service or closed. The loss of outlets means fewer journalists, decreased media diversity and less original reporting and genuine local news. It affects the talent pipeline for professional journalism in Australia and increases the community’s vulnerability to disinformation and misinformation.

Professor Kristy Hess, Deakin University, Project Lead on the Australian Local News Resilience Project: “Sharing emergency content will help many small local news producers whose resources are often stretched to the limit.

“During these times local journalists are on the ground reporting, as well as trying to cover all the other local news relevant to their area, so this content will enhance the quality of coverage for the benefit of communities.”

To be eligible to join the scheme, outlets would have to be a genuine media organisation providing a reputable public news service to an established audience, have a robust system for handling complaints and be a member of a relevant media association.

The ABC will continue consulting with regional providers on how to implement the scheme during 2026.

JohnsonTV · October 3, 2025, 2:54am

TV.Cynic · October 7, 2025, 3:41am

‘Listen Loudly, Act Strongly’ Janke Report Update

Tomorrow marks one year since the release of the Listen Loudly, Act Strongly report.

The report was the result of an independent review undertaken by Dr Terri Janke into ABC systems and processes in support of staff who experience racism and made 15 recommendations, all of which the ABC accepted in principle.

In an email to all staff, ABC Director First Nations Strategy Kelly Williams told colleagues she had seen ‘meaningful, tangible action’ across the organisation and important progress.

“Creating a respectful workplace is a shared responsibility and by working together we can ensure the ABC is a place where people feel valued and empowered to thrive,” she said.

“While there is much work to do, we have begun to lay the groundwork in the past 12 months for sustainable cultural change.”

Actions

In response to the release of the report, on 8 October last year, the ABC established the First Nations Strategy Division. Kelly Williams was appointed as Director, First Nations Strategy to lead the team, initially in an acting capacity, and formally by Hugh Marks in May this year. The Division is responsible for leading First Nations strategy across the ABC, including the development of an implementation framework to operationalise the Listen Loudly, Act Strongly recommendations.

The Elder-in-Residence position was created and Bidjara and Birri-Gubba woman Professor Jackie Huggins AM FAHA was appointed to the role. Professor Huggins provides support to First Nations employees and provides guidance on cultural protocols and inclusion of First Nations perspectives in policies and programs.

The ABC partnered with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) on an anti-racism awareness campaign that was rolled out across the organisation. More than 90 per cent of ABC employees have completed the training. We also launched an internal anti-racism campaign aimed at raising awareness and taking action against racism.

The Audio division appointed Solua Middleton to the leadership team as Head of Indigenous Audio. In the newly created role Solua works with Indigenous communities, creators and ABC teams to strengthen cultural representation and ensure culturally appropriate editorial leadership across all content.

People & Culture updated grievance processes and guidelines. The Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment policy is also being updated to include further guidance about anti-racism.

The Editorial Policies team updated the objectivity and impartiality guidance to clarify the use of personal perspectives and experience in our reporting while ensuring we remain impartial, accurate and represent a diversity of perspectives without unduly favouring one perspective over another.

Voice coaching protocols have been progressed and work is underway to ensure that a diversity of voices, accents, and communication styles are included in ABC storytelling and guidance material.

In response to the report the ABC has also established the Listen Loudly, Act Strongly Standing Committee. The Committee is made up of representatives from the Bonner Committee and CALD communities and will monitor the progress of the implementation of the recommendations. The Standing Committee will meet quarterly, with the first meeting scheduled for December.

Next steps

In 2026 the ABC Audit team will conduct an annual independent audit to ensure the organisation remains accountable, transparent and on track. The following year the ABC will invite Dr Janke to assess our progress and provide further insight.

The Listen Loudly, Act Strongly implementation framework is now live on the First Nations Strategy SharePoint. ABC staff have been encouraged to take a look, share feedback and suggest additional actions for consideration. The Framework is a living document and will be regularly updated with new actions and status updates.