Government Stands by Response to ABC Joke About Violence Against Rinehart
The taxpayer-funded ABC aired a program where an offcolour joke was made about violence against Gina Rinehart.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has apologized for a joke made on its program “Race Around the World” that involved violent acts towards Gina Rinehart. The contestant’s joke led to a demand for a retraction and investigation from Rinehart’s company. ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks acknowledged the segment fell short of expectations and stated the offending section would be removed.
- The ABC program “Race Around the World” featured a joke about committing violent acts towards Gina Rinehart.
- Rinehart’s company, Hancock Prospecting, demanded a retraction and formal investigation.
- ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks apologized and stated the offending section would be removed.
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