Managing Director of The ABC, Michelle Guthrie, has pointed out that independent research has found that
the ABC generates over a billion dollars of value to the Australian economy
"82% of Australians look to the ABC as their trusted source of information; 78% cite the ABC as an important contributor to our national identity; and critically, 77% of Australians think a healthy ABC is essential for Australia’s future. That regard is a precious commodity at a time when trust in our institutions is so rare.”
"Michelle Guthrie rejects calls to privatise ABC
ABC contributes $1B to Australian economy
4000 employees, sustains a further $2,500 full-time jobs
92% of budget will be spent on making content this financial year
12 million Australians will watch ABC TV this week
82% of Australians look to ABC as their trusted source of information
