An independent inquiry investigating Australia's national broadcasters has found the SBS and ABC are meeting their stipulated competitive neutrality requirements, but there are further measures to improve and be more open regarding competitive activities within the public eye.
Communications minister Mitch Fifield released the report on whether both national broadcasters have an unfair advantage against rival media outlets, which found they indeed are meeting their obligations but could improve reporting to increase transparency and reporting.
However, Labour spokesperson Michelle Roland states the report was a waste of time, saying the ABC and SBS shouldn’t have to pay for Mitch Fifield and One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson’s vendetta against public broadcasting.