ABC Issues Apology Over Violent Skit Targeting Mining Executive Rinehart
Australia's taxpayer-funded broadcaster has apologised to her and edited an episode of 'Race Around the World' following legal pressure over a violent segment.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) issued a public apology for an episode of ‘Race Around the World’ that included a contestant describing a violent scenario against Gina Rinehart. Rinehart’s company, Hancock Prospecting, made legal threats, demanding a retraction, apology, and investigation. ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks acknowledged the broadcast did not meet standards.
- ABC apologized after a contestant described a violent scenario targeting Gina Rinehart on ‘Race Around the World’.
- Hancock Prospecting, Rinehart’s company, issued legal threats demanding a retraction and investigation.
- ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks admitted the broadcast fell short of standards.
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