Federal Politics: sector runs well without minister

After two working days without a Minister for Communications and Broadband, the sector is still broadcasting without a single hitch. Meanwhile, audiences keep asking Auntie for news.

28 Jun 2013 12:00

David Tiley

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After two working days without a Minister for Communications and Broadband, the sector is still broadcasting without a single hitch. Meanwhile, audiences keep asking Auntie for news.

Tony Burke, aka ‘Mr Decent’ attempted to resign his portfolio, which includes the arts, but was rebuffed this morning. He remains inside his velvet trap.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.