ABC Bosses Warn Staff Over Impartiality as Pay Strike Hits Airwaves
ABC management have given staff a conduct warning after high-profile presenters used live airtime to promote their 24-hour strike for a better pay deal. The national broadcaster was one of the most affected, with flagship news programs being replaced by content from the BBC. Staff are seeking a 5.5% pay increase to match inflation, while management says the existing 3.5% offer is the best it can afford without risking long-term sustainability. The matter has now gone before the Fair Work Commission amid union threats of more industrial action throughout Australia.
