Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster strike for first time in 20 years
Staff have walked out for 24 hours over a pay rise offer that was below inflation.
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Notable Quotes
"Public broadcasting is the hope of the future of journalism and it has to keep up with wages... and promise secure futures for those who invest their lives in it."
— David Marr , Activist
"I want you all to have the same choice. It's not acceptable that you get stuck at a pay level that is not enough to live on in Sydney or Melbourne or wherever you are."
— Fran Kelly , Celebrity
"We believe in what public broadcasting is supposed to be."
— Michael Slezak , Activist
"ABC plays such an important role in our society and in Australian storytelling and it's really important ABC management come to the table."
— Melissa Donnelly , Activist
Key People
ABC veteran who supports secure futures for journalists.
Veteran broadcaster who hosted the ABC's flagship breakfast radio show.
Hugh Marks is the managing director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Representative from the Community and Public Sector Union.
Michael Slezak is a representative from the journalists' union, Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance.
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