Senators Press ABC Over News Director Exit as One Nation Claims Bias

The chiefs of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation faced a range of questions during an Estimates hearing.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) logo is seen in the press gallery at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 25, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Senators attempted to find out why the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) News Director Justin Stevens resigned before the outlet’s appearance before a Senate Estimates hearing on May 28.

Despite repeated questions from senators on whether Stevens had been forced to resign, ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks preferred not to comment.