Documentation on Editorial Decisions Concerning Coverage of Various Perspectives on the Ongoing Israel palestinian conflict.
Dear Australian Broadcasting Corporation,
I am requesting access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, concerning the editorial decisions made by ABC regarding the coverage of the Palestinian side of the ongoing conflict, worldwide protests, and the representation of Palestinian, Jewish, Israeli, and American voices opposing the war.
Specifically, I am requesting:
1. Internal communications, memos, or guidelines related to the coverage of these topics.
2. Correspondence with external organizations or individuals advising or influencing the coverage.
3. Minutes of meetings discussing editorial decisions regarding these topics.
I am not seeking program material or datacasting content. I am willing to pay any necessary charges, and look forward to your response within 30 days.
Yours faithfully,
Jason Chahine
ABC FOI 202324-041
Good afternoon Mr Chahine
The ABC refers to your email of 5 November attached.
Would you be available to discuss your request by phone?
You mention you are not seeking the ABC’s program material however the 3
items you have listed cover predominantly program material, including
documentation of editorial decisions.
The ABC’s editorial policies are published online, would you like a link
to this information?
Many thanks, Karyn
ABC FOI team
02 8333 3312
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ABC FOI 202324-040
Good evening Mr Chahine
Thank you for your time on the phone on 21 November. Confirming the ABC has closed this file as withdrawn as discussed. If you are able to respond by email to confirm this we would be grateful.
Many thanks, Karyn
ABC FOI team
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