Yumi Stynes challenge to Kerri-Anne Kennerley helps clear Channel Ten of racism

Media authority finds TV presenter’s declaration of endemic sexual abuse in Indigenous communities was blunted by other panellists’ views

Channel Ten did not breach broadcasting codes for racism during a Studio 10 segment on Australia Day protests earlier this year because co-host Kerri-Anne Kennerley’s sweeping statement about endemic sexual abuse in Indigenous communities was countered by guest Yumi Stynes.

On 28 January Kennerley had attacked the motives of the protesters who wanted the date of Australia Day changed by implying they were ignoring the alleged rape of children and women in the “outback”.

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