Friday, May 11, 2007

CPSU: Budget and the ABC

CPSU
10 May 2007

The budget is bad news for the ABC. In a budget awash with spending promises in the lead up to the federal election, the Government has again punished the ABC.

Costello's twelfth budget increased government appropriations on programming ('providing distinctive radio programs', 'presenting TV programs' and 'engaging audiences through new media services') by a measly 2.26%.

The increase does not cover the 4% EB wage increase for the 2007/08 year nor does it cover increased program purchase costs or increases in goods and services bought by the ABC.

The ABC was provided with some additional tied funding for the roll out of digital radio services. The money cannot be used for general ABC expenditure.

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