Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended the level of funding provided to the ABC, insisting the government has not cut its budget, and backed the national broadcaster's efforts to be more focused on regional and suburban Australia.
The ABC announced a range of cuts on Wednesday, including 250 job losses and the end of the 7.45am radio news bulletin, in a bid to save $40 million. The measures triggered a wave of criticism about the funding squeeze imposed on the broadcaster by the Coalition in recent federal budgets.
Responding to the criticism, Mr Morrison said the ABC's budgeting decisions were a matter for them, and government funding for the broadcaster was increasing.
"There are no cuts ... the ABC's funding is increasing every year," he said.
The ABC announced a range of cuts on Wednesday, including 250 job losses and the end of the 7.45am radio news bulletin, in a bid to save $40 million. The measures triggered a wave of criticism about the funding squeeze imposed on the broadcaster by the Coalition in recent federal budgets.
Responding to the criticism, Mr Morrison said the ABC's budgeting decisions were a matter for them, and government funding for the broadcaster was increasing.
"There are no cuts ... the ABC's funding is increasing every year," he said.
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