The allegations of political interference in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

On 16 October 2018, the Senate referred matters related to allegations of political interference in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 29 March 2019.

The closing date for submissions is ​13 November 2018​.

On 28 March 2019, the Committee presented a progress report recommending that the Senate grant an extension of time to report until 1 April 2019.

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Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Environment and Communications
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3526
ec.sen@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

Inquiry on matters related to allegations of political interference in the ABC including the termination of the Managing Director, Ms Michelle Guthrie, conduct of the Chair and Board, and governance of the ABC.



Past Public Hearings

06 Mar 2019: Sydney
05 Mar 2019: Sydney
30 Nov 2018: Canberra

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Inquiry Status

Report tabled

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