ABC counsels Laura Tingle over ‘racist country’ comments but journalist stands by remarks
Reporter says ‘we clearly have an issue with racism’ in lengthy statement addressing her Sydney Writers’ Festival appearanceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe ABC’s news director, Justin Stevens, says Laura Tingle’s remarks at the Sydney Writers’ Festival did not meet the ABC’s editorial standards and that she has been counselled.But in a lengthy statement, Tingle, the chief political correspondent of 7.30, stood by her comments, while acknowledging they lacked context and nuance in a “free-flowing” panel discussion.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
Reporter says ‘we clearly have an issue with racism’ in lengthy statement addressing her Sydney Writers’ Festival appearance
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The ABC’s news director, Justin Stevens, says Laura Tingle’s remarks at the Sydney Writers’ Festival did not meet the ABC’s editorial standards and that she has been counselled.
But in a lengthy statement, Tingle, the chief political correspondent of 7.30, stood by her comments, while acknowledging they lacked context and nuance in a “free-flowing” panel discussion.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
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