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ABC, SBS Executives to Face Antisemitism Commission on Bias Claims
ABC and SBS reject claims their reporting fueled antisemitism as executives face questions over 7,000 complaints and refusal to adopt the IHRA definition.
- ABC's editorial director Gavin Fang and ombudsman Fiona Cameron are appearing before the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion on Thursday to address allegations of bias in Middle East coverage.
- Following the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, the ABC faced a surge in content complaints, with 49 per cent of the annual total linked to the subsequent Gaza war.
- During the 2023-24 year, the ABC received more than 7,000 complaints, with 51 per cent alleging pro-Palestinian bias and 47 per cent claiming pro-Israel sentiment. Witness testimony stated the network "never talked about Israelis' pain."
- Ahead of the hearing, the ABC rejected "claims that its journalism has contributed to antisemitism or social division," asserting its "reporting has been evidence-based, fair, impartial and consistent with its Charter obligations."
- The commission will also question the ABC on its decision not to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, which detractors argue may be used to stifle free speech and legitimate criticism.
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Left
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources lean Left
64% Left
L 64%
C 18%
R 18%
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