The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is essential for protecting Australia's democracy against the influence of Newscorp.

The ABC’s internal politics can be toxic. But protecting Australia’s democracy is worth the pain - Margaret Simons https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/oct/24/the-abc-australias-trusted-public-broadcaster-margaret-simons-book-review

Margaret Simons article that deserves consideration. One of few journalists I respect. I do gripe about #ABC, and certainly have favourite or extremely 'unfavourite' programmes, but must recognise it is our most powerful national bulwark against the pervasive insidiousness of #Newscorp. The ABC’s internal politics can be toxic. But protecting Australia’s democracy is worth the pain https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/oct/24/the-abc-australias-trusted-public-broadcaster-margaret-simons-book-review?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other