Australia’s communication minister, Michelle Rowland, has requested a briefing on the national broadcaster’s decision to axe 120 roles, including its political editor, Andrew Probyn.
This comes after the move received blowback from senior media and public figures in Australia and comes as management attempts to streamline the outlet to attract younger audiences.
“This is a very difficult time for any individual whose role may be impacted by the changes,” said a spokesperson for Rowland in a statement to The Epoch Times.
“The [Australian Broadcasting Corporation or ABC] ultimately has operational independence, and it is a matter for ABC management to determine how to structure the organisation within their funding envelope to meet the changing needs of audiences,” she said….