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Re: Abbott urged to Privatise ABC & SBS
Reply #30 - May 22^nd, 2013 at 10:27am

philperth2010 wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 7:22am:

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/state-liberals-propose-privatising-...

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State Liberals propose privatising ABC, SBS

Tony Abbott is facing internal pressure from Victorian Liberals to privatise the ABC and SBS if he wins the September 14 election amid claims both organisations are struggling to comply with their charters.

State Liberals have launched a push ahead of the election to sell the public broadcasters, arguing the funds raised should be used to pay off government debt.

The Victorian Liberal Party's state conference this weekend will vote on a motion urging the federal Coalition to make a full-scale ''operational review'' of the ABC and SBS to ''look at the feasibility of partial or full privatisation of both''.

The motion says the original arguments for public ownership and operation of the ABC and SBS are ''no longer valid in 2013'', arguing both broadcasters ''aggressively compete'' with private media outlets in a ''high-velocity public information environment''.

''Public ownership of like corporations is not compatible with Coalition policies,'' the motion says. ''In a complex communication market where media outlets are required to set the agenda, ABC/SBS are finding it increasingly difficult to comply with their respective charters, thereby alienating constituents.''

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's spokesman said it was a healthy debate, although it was ''not Coalition policy'' to examine the privatisation of the ABC.

But many Liberals are adamant about the need for a review amid claims of left-leaning bias.

Institute of Public Affairs executive director John Roskam said it was becoming ''more apparent by the day'' that concerns about public ownership and bias would need to be addressed if the Coalition won the September 14 election.

''This issue holding back the Coalition from properly assessing the future of the ABC is a perception of strong support for the ABC in rural and regional areas,'' Mr Roskam said. ''This is something the Coalition is going to have to address. Talk to Coalition MPs as the election comes closer and there is an even stronger view … that the ABC is barracking for one side.''

Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said the motion was a ''clear warning'' of the policies to expect if the Coalition wins the next election. He said federal opposition communications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull ''should immediately rule out this extreme position and recommit the Coalition to keeping the national broadcasters in public hands''

Tony Abbott needs to make his position clear before the election.....The ABC provides a valuable service to remote communities that the Private sector has ignored.....I see no value in only having right wing media to feed the public opinions based on vested interests.....I note the IPA does not consider its own position bias.....Australia needs a balanced media not one that only presents one point of view.....Leave our ABC & SBS alone Mr Abbott!!!!!!
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Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's spokesman said it was a healthy debate, although it was ''not Coalition policy'' to examine the privatisation of the ABC.

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Phallic Baldwin Senior Member Offline Phallic Baldwin Posts: 370 Gender:	Re: Abbott urged to Privatise ABC & SBS Reply #31 - May 22^nd, 2013 at 12:48pm ____ wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 8:15am: Imagine the next disaster under the hard right with the ABC sold. "Catastrophic Wildfires are burning across the state. Now we will cross you to Tom Waterhouse for odds on which towns will burn ... " Why is more Tom Waterhouse a bad thing?
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Re: Abbott urged to Privatise ABC & SBS
Reply #32 - May 22^nd, 2013 at 12:54pm

FriYAY wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 10:27am:

philperth2010 wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 7:22am:

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/state-liberals-propose-privatising-...

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State Liberals propose privatising ABC, SBS

Tony Abbott is facing internal pressure from Victorian Liberals to privatise the ABC and SBS if he wins the September 14 election amid claims both organisations are struggling to comply with their charters.

State Liberals have launched a push ahead of the election to sell the public broadcasters, arguing the funds raised should be used to pay off government debt.

The Victorian Liberal Party's state conference this weekend will vote on a motion urging the federal Coalition to make a full-scale ''operational review'' of the ABC and SBS to ''look at the feasibility of partial or full privatisation of both''.

The motion says the original arguments for public ownership and operation of the ABC and SBS are ''no longer valid in 2013'', arguing both broadcasters ''aggressively compete'' with private media outlets in a ''high-velocity public information environment''.

''Public ownership of like corporations is not compatible with Coalition policies,'' the motion says. ''In a complex communication market where media outlets are required to set the agenda, ABC/SBS are finding it increasingly difficult to comply with their respective charters, thereby alienating constituents.''

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's spokesman said it was a healthy debate, although it was ''not Coalition policy'' to examine the privatisation of the ABC.

But many Liberals are adamant about the need for a review amid claims of left-leaning bias.

Institute of Public Affairs executive director John Roskam said it was becoming ''more apparent by the day'' that concerns about public ownership and bias would need to be addressed if the Coalition won the September 14 election.

''This issue holding back the Coalition from properly assessing the future of the ABC is a perception of strong support for the ABC in rural and regional areas,'' Mr Roskam said. ''This is something the Coalition is going to have to address. Talk to Coalition MPs as the election comes closer and there is an even stronger view … that the ABC is barracking for one side.''

Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said the motion was a ''clear warning'' of the policies to expect if the Coalition wins the next election. He said federal opposition communications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull ''should immediately rule out this extreme position and recommit the Coalition to keeping the national broadcasters in public hands''

Tony Abbott needs to make his position clear before the election.....The ABC provides a valuable service to remote communities that the Private sector has ignored.....I see no value in only having right wing media to feed the public opinions based on vested interests.....I note the IPA does not consider its own position bias.....Australia needs a balanced media not one that only presents one point of view.....Leave our ABC & SBS alone Mr Abbott!!!!!!
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Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's spokesman said it was a healthy debate, although it was ''not Coalition policy'' to examine the privatisation of the ABC.

That is how they do it - put the suggestion and see how much opposition there is. Eventually if they say it often enough people become de sensitised and then they go for it.

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Merlin Senior Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 301 Gender:	Re: Abbott urged to Privatise ABC & SBS Reply #33 - May 22^nd, 2013 at 1:36pm The sooner the abc is privatized the sooner Australia is freed from the veil if terror and evil it has been living under caused by the abc
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Re: Abbott urged to Privatise ABC & SBS
Reply #34 - May 22^nd, 2013 at 1:46pm

KJT1981 wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 8:06am:

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 8:04am:

RightSadFred wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 7:28am:

philperth2010

Why does he NEED to make his position clear before the election ?

What crisis is there ?

The SBS is pretty self sufficient right now, the ABC is a work for the dole left wing media group the government needs to just cut back on, its not necessary, we have fairfax and channel 10.

The warning sign is that he doesnt make his position clear before the election. Why would anyone vote for someone they dont even know what the policies are?

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They did for Gillard dopey.

go away troll

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Re: Abbott urged to Privatise ABC & SBS
Reply #35 - May 22^nd, 2013 at 1:46pm

FriYAY wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 10:27am:

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's spokesman said it was a healthy debate, although it was ''not Coalition policy'' to examine the privatisation of the ABC

The Opposition Leader told ABC's The 7.30 Report yesterday that voters should not believe every pledge he makes unless it is written down as the "gospel truth".
Mr Abbott revealed that "in the heat of discussion" he sometimes went further with a promise than he should.

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Sir Spot of Borg Gold Member Offline WE ARE BORG Posts: 26509 Australia	Re: Abbott urged to Privatise ABC & SBS Reply #36 - May 22^nd, 2013 at 1:47pm KJT1981 wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 8:09am: Quote: Well said Spot, the liberals like to keep the good Australian people in the dark. Labor like to lie their @rse off to the Australian people. There wont be a carbon tax there will be a carbon price. Thats all you ppl have. SOB
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Re: Abbott urged to Privatise ABC & SBS
Reply #37 - May 22^nd, 2013 at 1:48pm

RightSadFred wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 8:13am:

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 8:04am:

RightSadFred wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 7:28am:

philperth2010

Why does he NEED to make his position clear before the election ?

What crisis is there ?

The SBS is pretty self sufficient right now, the ABC is a work for the dole left wing media group the government needs to just cut back on, its not necessary, we have fairfax and channel 10.

The warning sign is that he doesnt make his position clear before the election. Why would anyone vote for someone they dont even know what the policies are?

SOB

You mean a particular policy on a particular government owned entity ?

If people were scared of Abbott they would not look like they are going to vote for them in droves.

Mindless media soakers

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Sir Spot of Borg Gold Member Offline WE ARE BORG Posts: 26509 Australia	Re: Abbott urged to Privatise ABC & SBS Reply #38 - May 22^nd, 2013 at 1:49pm KJT1981 wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 8:15am: Quote: What about the penalty rates, will people get to keep them?. Why not spell it out for us Mr Abbott. Is it yes or no?. Oh Jesus crooks off again. No actual argument then? SOB
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Re: Abbott urged to Privatise ABC & SBS
Reply #39 - May 22^nd, 2013 at 3:22pm

buzzanddidj wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 1:46pm:

FriYAY wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 10:27am:

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's spokesman said it was a healthy debate, although it was ''not Coalition policy'' to examine the privatisation of the ABC

The Opposition Leader told ABC's The 7.30 Report yesterday that voters should not believe every pledge he makes unless it is written down as the "gospel truth".
Mr Abbott revealed that "in the heat of discussion" he sometimes went further with a promise than he should.

There will be no carbon tax....

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Re: Abbott urged to Privatise ABC & SBS
Reply #40 - May 22^nd, 2013 at 3:41pm

FriYAY wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 3:22pm:

buzzanddidj wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 1:46pm:

FriYAY wrote on May 22^nd, 2013 at 10:27am:

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's spokesman said it was a healthy debate, although it was ''not Coalition policy'' to examine the privatisation of the ABC

The Opposition Leader told ABC's The 7.30 Report yesterday that voters should not believe every pledge he makes unless it is written down as the "gospel truth".
Mr Abbott revealed that "in the heat of discussion" he sometimes went further with a promise than he should.

There will be no carbon tax....

it was an off the cuff comment during an interview . It wasn't written down, why do you set one standard for Gillard and a different one for Tony?

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