Jo Holder

Very strongly agree

No

Labor's national platform consistently supports the ABC as a vital public institution that must remain in government ownership. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, we need a neutral public broadcaster to ensure independent journalism

A core tenet of Labor's media policy is that a strong, independent public broadcaster is essential for a healthy democracy and diverse media landscape. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, the ABC provides vital services to regional communities that private media ignores

Labor frequently highlights the ABC's role as a 'lifeline' for regional Australia, particularly during natural disasters where private media coverage may be lacking. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, but its funding should be cut and its scope limited

While Labor agrees the ABC should not be sold, they strongly oppose cutting its funding; the Albanese government actually moved to restore funding and provide five-year funding cycles.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

The Australian Labor Party (ALP) is ideologically committed to the ABC remaining a public asset and has long campaigned against any moves toward privatization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, taxpayer funds should not be wasted on government-run media

Labor views the ABC not as a waste of funds but as a necessary public service that provides significant social and democratic value for the taxpayer investment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, the ABC is politically biased and competes unfairly with private news outlets

Labor generally defends the ABC's impartiality and argues that it provides essential services that private media outlets are unable or unwilling to offer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.