What role should the ABC and SBS have in promoting Australias cultural identity?
As the national public broadcaster the ABC has a vital role in promoting and presenting Australia’s identity both nationally and internationally. To do this successfully and professionally, the organization must be funded sufficiently to enable the production of the minimum of 150 hours of quality local drama and documentaries annually. What role should the ABC play in the provision of children’s programming? Children’s programs play an important educational and social role in composition of ABC programs- for example, nearly all Australians have grown up on Play School and children still continue to participate (SMH The Guide November 3-9 2008). To ensure all children have access to Play School and other quality children’s programs they need to be readily obtainable on a variety of channels and times while giving consideration to other users requirements. Education, skills and productivity Will there be a role for national broadcasting in education and training in a 2020? We believe th
