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ABC Chair Kim Williams AM address to the National Press Club


Published on 2024-11-27 17:24:10 - Michael Jones, N@N
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  • Our nation more broadly is beginning to focus on the dangers of the information age - examining potential new defences, including a Media Bargaining Code, a digital platform levy, social media restrictions for the young.

In his address at the National Press Club, ABC Chair Kim Williams AM discussed the evolving landscape of media and the ABC's role within it. He highlighted the challenges posed by digital transformation, the need for the ABC to adapt to new technologies and audience behaviors, and the importance of maintaining journalistic integrity and independence. Williams emphasized the ABC's commitment to public interest journalism, its efforts to combat misinformation, and the significance of its regional and rural coverage. He also touched on the financial pressures facing the ABC, the necessity for funding stability, and the organization's strategic initiatives to ensure its relevance and sustainability in the future. Additionally, he spoke about fostering diversity, enhancing digital capabilities, and the ABC's role in fostering a well-informed democracy.

Read the Full Australian Broadcasting Corporation Article at [ https://www.abc.net.au/about/media-centre/speeches-and-articles/abc-chair-kim-williams-am-delivers-the-national-press-club-addre/104652834 ]
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