ABC board called for investigation into Guthrie claims before her sacking

Board says it resolved to appoint expert to investigate issues raised by the former managing director the night before she was sacked

The ABC board has revealed that it did take immediate action on allegations made by former managing director Michelle Guthrie, including a claim that former chairman Justin Milne called for journalists to be sacked.

After growing calls for the board to explain what action it took to protect the ABC’s independence, the board finally released a statement on Thursday saying it undertook to hold an investigation into Guthrie’s claims the night before she was sacked.

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