Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years
The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.
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Notable Quotes
"We can't accept a deal that cuts conditions, sends pay backwards against inflation and refuses to rule out replacing ABC journalists with AI bots."
— Michael Slezak , Activist
"Disruptions are inevitable unless ABC puts on the table a fair offer."
— Jocelyn Gammie , Activist
"The offer reflects the maximum level the ABC can sustainably provide and is balanced when looking across all the factors that we need to consider."
— Hugh Marks , Executive
Key People
Hugh Marks is the managing director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Jocelyn Gammie is a 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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The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.
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