Public Broadcaster’s Decision to Cut Political Editor Roundly Criticised

The logo for Australia's public broadcaster ABC is seen on its head office building in Sydney, Australia, on Sept. 27, 2018. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) decision to axe the role of political editor has been roundly criticised by media figures.

In a staff email, the public broadcaster’s managing director, David Anderson, said up to 120 employees would potentially be let go as the national broadcaster restructures.