Labor won’t scrap ABC and SBS ombudsmen in favour of external body as suggested by antisemitism envoy
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Anthony Albanese category. Published on November 11, 2026 • Originally reported by Tom McIlroy Political editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
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The Albanese government won’t follow a suggestion by the antisemitism envoy to scrap the ABC and SBS ombudsmen and replace them with an external oversight body.
In a list of updated priorities released last month, Segal proposed an “external independent ombudsman” to monitor ABC and SBS coverage of the war in Gaza and to ensure publicly funded broadcasters were “held accountable to their own stated standards of accuracy and impartiality”.
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