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The situation with the ABC reflects a broader challenge faced by public broadcasters worldwide. While they are supposed to serve the public interest impartially, many are accused of promoting a particular ideology. The debate hinges on whether they are fulfilling their remit to provide balanced, diverse coverage or succumbing to ideological echo chambers.
The criticism is that the ABC’s internal culture might be so resilient that genuine change is unlikely without top-down intervention or external pressures. The staff's perception of ownership—seeing the ABC as "their" broadcaster—may hinder there being an honest and critical questioning of its biases.