ABC Chair Kim Williams hits back at Peter Dutton after ‘wasteful spending’ threat

Sydney Morning Herald04-03

ABC Chair Kim Williams has hit back after Peter Dutton refused to rule out cuts to the national broadcaster’s funding as part of an election pledge to scrutinise “wasteful spending”.Mr Williams said ...

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