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Mark Scott pushes for ‘friendly merger’ between SBS and ABC

Mark Scott has been toying with the notion of a merger between the ABC and SBS. Today that proposal became very serious. Outside his bubble, the other stakeholders will not be amused.

24 Feb 2016 12:00

David Tiley

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Image: the future home of SBS?

Mark Scott, outgoing Managing Director of the ABC, has already been taking flak over his suggestion to Senate Estimates Committee that a merger between the ABC and SBC could be feasible. Two days ago, Steve Aujard, the President of Save Our SBS, took to The New Daily in a blunt attack on the notion.

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David Tiley

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.