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SBS gets viewer pushback over decision not to join Eurovision boycott if Israel allowed | Weekly Beast

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As a multicultural broadcaster, SBS is in the eye of the storm when it comes to international politics. Without a managing director after James Taylor resigned in August to take up the position of chief executive of outdoor advertising company oOh!media, the broadcaster is also grappling with two sensitive issues.

SBS’s decision last month not to follow the lead of a number of European broadcasters and boycott next year’s Eurovision song contest if Israel is permitted to compete has infuriated many viewers.

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