SBS Denies Affiliated LGBT Group Influencing Its News Content
'I can assure you, it has no bearing on editorial,' SBS Managing Director Jane Palfreyman told a Senate committee.
Australia’s SBS has denied that its affiliated LGBT advocacy group, ACON, influences its editorial content. This statement comes after Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson questioned the relationship during a Senate Estimates hearing. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) had previously ended its association with ACON due to concerns about editorial impartiality.
- SBS has stated that ACON has no influence over its editorial content.
- The issue was raised by Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson during a Senate Estimates hearing.
- The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) recently ended its paid memberships with three diversity and inclusion organizations, including ACON Health’s Pride in Diversity program.
- The ABC’s decision was prompted by concerns over potential compromise to its editorial impartiality.
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