Media Release
Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy
Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Digital Productivity
ABC news channel a welcome addition to digital television landscape
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today welcomed the announcement that the ABC intends to launch a dedicated digital television news and current affairs channel.
“The ABC is an integral part of our national media landscape and this new channel will be a welcome addition to the high quality services it offers Australian digital television viewers,” Senator Conroy said.
“The provision of news and current affairs is central to the ABC charter and the new news and current affairs channel will continue a great tradition of innovation at our national broadcaster.”
“More Australians are enjoying the additional content and channels available on free-to-air digital television and this channel will provide another great reason to make the switch.”
“The Rudd Government is committed to the continued strength and independence of the ABC. In the 2009/10 Budget, the ABC received its biggest funding boost since its incorporation in 1983.”
Date: 21 January 2010
Contact: Tim Marshall 0408 258 457
