Scott Morrison’s ABC threat sparks push to ‘guarantee’ independence

Tim Storer demands overhaul of board selection process while Bill Shorten urges bipartisan appointments

Scott Morrison’s warning that the ABC board could “expect a bit more attention from me” if it did not “do better” has prompted a key Senate crossbencher to suggest stronger legislation to safeguard the national broadcaster from political interference.

The prime minister used his Sunday appearance on ABC TV to put the organisation’s board on notice, despite allegations of political interference having led to the resignation of the chairman, Justin Milne, in a week of turmoil that included the sacking of the former managing director, Michelle Guthrie.

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