ABC cancels Q+A, cuts jobs for new programs

theguardian.com

The ABC has cancelled its long-running political discussion program, Q+A, leading to numerous job cuts across the broadcaster. The decision, confirmed Wednesday, is part of wider reforms under new managing director Hugh Marks, with at least 80 redundancies expected. The ABC plans to invest savings in new programming, including news documentaries and an audience participation project. The Innovation Lab will also be closed, and Radio National staff in several cities have been informed of potential cuts. Q+A, which began in 2007, was known for its influence on the news agenda.


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