ABC’s Laura Tingle Issues Statement Explaining Comments on Racism

Published on May 30, 2024

ABC 7.30 Report’s Chief Political Correspondent Laura Tingle has attempted to explain a comment at the Sydney Writer’s Festival last week where she said Australia is “a racist country. Let’s face it. We always have been and it’s very depressing.” When news of her original statement broke, the public broadcaster distanced itself from the reporter. News Director Justin Stevens described it as “lacking context, balance, and supporting information” and said she had been “counselled over her remarks.” There were also many calls for her to resign or be sacked from her role. Her public comments will likely be on the agenda of the national broadcaster’s next board meeting in June, and Ms. Tingle—the staff-elected director—will be required to recuse herself when the matter is discussed....

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