1. Today, ABC managing director Mark Scott announced massive changes to the public broadcaster as a result of budget cuts handed down by the government.
After 400 #abccuts, ABC staff will be at lowest level ever, while the network produces more content than ever. Good luck, journalism. :(
2. One in 10 jobs at the ABC are to be cut, many at the TV production studio in Adelaide which will be shut down, which senior minister Christopher Pyne attempted to save with a petition, despite the fact his government was causing the cuts.
Hey @cpyne, sorry your petition to save ABC jobs didn't work out but congrats on your party's move to cut ABC jobs coming to fruition. Um.
3. Regional radio also faces cuts, with posts in Wagin, Morwell, Gladstone, Port Augusta and Nowra to close.
So so sad to hear @RNBushTele will be axed. Aussies living outside metro areas getting shafted yet again. #abccuts
4. With the ABC a beloved part of most Australian's lives, people are naturally very angry.
Ok this is too much RT @MarkDiStef: BREAKING: Local TV footy has been axed as part of #abccuts
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#OurABC Guess the LNP/Tony Abbott lie. #auspol #abccuts
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Maybe if the government stopped spending billions to cage refugees, there𠆝 be more money for public broadcasting? Just a thought. #abccuts
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Less regionalism, less localism... aka Sydney News 24. #auspol #abccuts
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I'm was a steadfast #liberal supporter but I've finally lost faith. Arrogance and negativity has killed my support #abccuts @LiberalAus
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Nothing says kamikaze government than decimating the staffing levels of the most trusted voice in the country. #ABCcuts
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Regardless of whether you think there's cut to fat, the #ABCCuts and #SBSCuts seem a very stupid political move at this point.
11. And incredibly sad.
Sad day for Aunty and SBS. #OurABC #abccuts
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Love your Aunty. #ourABC
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When I was a kid, all I wanted to do was be a weatherman for the ABC. Today it feels like somebody killed my hero.
14.
Dark day for pajama wearing bananas the world over #ABCCuts
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So sad about #abccuts - heart goes out to all staff.
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Why is this happening? This is awful. #abccuts
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the #ABCcuts look so bleak, god
18. The pre-Christmas timing added a particularly gut-wrenching twist for many.
The grinch who stole Christmas #abccuts RT @workmanalice It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
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Meanwhile.....guess what's in the presents? #abccuts
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Merry Christmas! Except you @ABCaustralia No Christmas for you! #ABCcuts
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#abccuts
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Dear Tony, #AllIWantForChristmas is a thriving ABC. Can you put that under the Kmart @wishing_tree?
23. Amidst the outcry on social media, there was a small amount of hope.
I suppose the important thing to remember is that the ABC can and will recover post-Abbott. Don’t stop fighting. #abccuts #ourabc #auspol