sbs reporter sacked after anti anzac tweets, page-43

It doesn't cost anything to have a twitter account but employees of ABC and SBS are required to comply with a code of conduct which in this case the bosses have decided the soccer presenter has breached. Apparently they are required to keep their personal opinions to themselves and not share them with their followers.

Statement from SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid and Director, Sport Ken Shipp

Sunday 26 April, 2015

Respect for Australian audiences is paramount at SBS.

Late on Anzac Day, sports presenter Scott McIntyre made highly inappropriate and disrespectful comments via his twitter account which have caused his on-air position at SBS to become untenable.

Mr McIntyre’s actions have breached the SBS Code of Conduct and social media policy and as a result, SBS has taken decisive action to terminate Mr McIntyre’s position at SBS, with immediate effect.

At SBS, employees on and off air are encouraged to participate in social media, however maintaining the integrity of the network and audience trust is vital. It is unfortunate that on this very important occasion, Mr McIntyre’s comments have compromised both.

SBS apologises for any offence or harm caused by Mr McIntyre’s comments which in no way reflect the views of the network. SBS supports our Anzacs and has devoted unprecedented resources to coverage of the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.