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The ABC's purpose is to deliver valued services that reflect and contribute to Australian society, culture and identity.

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The ABC's purpose is to deliver valued services that reflect and contribute to Australian society, culture and identity.

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The values of integrity, respect, collegiality and innovation are the foundation of the ABC's activities.

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Read the latest plans, reports and submissions from the ABC.

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Learn about the ABC Board and Leadership Team.

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ABC History

Since our launch in 1932 the ABC has become a much loved part of Australian society.

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Latest Updates

Correcting James Madden in The Australian

Contrary to reporting by James Madden in The Australian ("ABC pours millions into ad contract with oOh!media") the ABC has not entered into any financial arrangement for News content with oOh!
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ABC federal election leaders debate reaches millions of Australians

The ABC federal election leaders debate last night reached millions of Australians across live ABC TV, audio and social channels. 
Leader's Debate Apr 25 Albanese v Dutton

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Statement on Four Corners program ‘Sacrifice’

The ABC Ombudsman’s Office has investigated a complaint from the Council of the Australian War Memorial regarding the Four Corners program ‘Sacrifice’ and released its detailed investigation report, which has found no breach of the ABC’s Editorial…
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ABC Podcasts reach three million listeners in March

Over three million Australians listened to ABC podcasts in March, the highest ever monthly result for the national broadcaster. The ABC also had more titles in the top 200 than any other publisher.

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ABC welcomes Professor Jackie Huggins as inaugural Elder-in-Residence

Professor Jackie Huggins AM FAHA has launched her tenure as the ABC’s inaugural Elder-in-Residence with an interview on ABC News Breakfast this morning and in an online feature by senior reporter Miriam Corowa. 

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Mack is back! Cameras roll on Return to Paradise season two.

Following the huge success of its debut season, ABC is thrilled to announce that filming is underway on Season Two of Return to Paradise, Australia’s original spin-off series of Red Planet Pictures’ global smash-hit murder mystery Death in Paradise.

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Back-to-Back Gruen returns to the ABC this April

The ABC is pleased to announce Gruen Nation and Gruen will return back-to-back from Wednesday 30 April at 8pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
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Marc Fennell returns with a new podcast for Radio National and ABC listen

Listen to a preview HERE
No One Saw It Coming Premieres Tuesday 8 April on ABC listen

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Celebrate the power of The Piano this May on the ABC

To celebrate World Piano Day, the ABC is pleased to announce the highly anticipated new series, The Piano will premiere Sunday 4 May at 7.30pm on ABC TV, with all episodes available to watch same day on ABC iview. 

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Creative Types with Virginia Trioli returns in April

Virginia Trioli is back with a brand-new season of CREATIVE TYPES with Virginia Trioli, premiering Tuesday 1 April at 8.30pm on ABC TV, with all episodes available to stream on ABC iview. 
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