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ABC drops sponsorship of LGBTQ+, disability and diversity groups including Acon

Media | The Guardian · Kelly Burke · last updated

The decision follows friction over the public broadcaster paying fees to the groups, which then rank the ABC on an equality index

The ABC is walking away from three prominent diversity and inclusion groups after long-running external pressure over whether the relationships compromise the national broadcaster’s independence.

In an internal newsletter circulated to staff and seen by Guardian Australia on Tuesday, the ABC announced plans to end its controversial memberships with Acon Health’s Pride in Diversity program, the Australian Disability Network, and the Diversity Council of Australia.

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