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Flat White

With media mates like this it’s no wonder Labor lost

20 May 2019

2:32 PM

20 May 2019

2:32 PM

It’s ironic that Labour’s defeat may be sheeted home to some of its strongest, most vocal allies; the supposed national broadcasting corporatio, the ABC.

The ABC has, for some decades now, favoured — first discreetly, then more obviously — Labor candidates and governments, as well as providing well-paid jobs for those who moved in and out of Labor roles; Barrie Cassidy, host of Insiders, Bob Hawke’s media man, is one that comes to mind, but there are many more in ABC ranks.

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