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On 4 April 2016, the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]'s ''Four Corners'' broadcast [http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2016/04/04/4434529.htm "The Panama Papers: Secrets of the Super Rich"] which [[Craig Murray]] praised for having {{SMWQ | On 4 April 2016, the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]'s ''Four Corners'' broadcast [http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2016/04/04/4434529.htm "The Panama Papers: Secrets of the Super Rich"] which [[Craig Murray]] praised for having {{SMWQ | ||
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| + | ==Iraq war propaganda== | ||
| + | In December [[2001]], the spook and "freelance journalist" Paul Moran made a television interview with [[Adnan Ihsan Saeed al Haideri|al-Haideri]], a [[defector]] who claimed he had worked at illegal chemical, biological and nuclear facilities around [[Baghdad]]<ref>https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/special-reports/iraq-intelligence/article24463927.html</ref>. The revelations made about the - fictitious - [[WMD]]s were aired initially by the AB, another of Moran’s regular employers. Thus given [[credibility]], the lie was then picked up spread by the rest of the world's [[corporate media]]. | ||
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| + | ==Covid propaganda== | ||
| + | [[image:Ita Buttrose.png|thumb|left|400px|In [[2023]], ABC Chairwoman [[Ita Buttrose]] shilled for [[Pfizer]]'s covid products, and also for the [[Priceline Pharmacy]] chain of chemists, presumably for a handsome payment<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11777695/Outrage-ABC-boss-Ita-Buttrose-fronts-advertising-campaign-Pfizer-Priceline.html</ref>.]] | ||
| + | During [[Covid]], the broadcaster repeatedly came under fire after its medical commentator Dr [[Norman Swan]] made countless calls for harsher [[lockdowns]], [[mask mandates]] and [[covid boosters]] - policies that strongly aligned with the government but had little scientific backing. Swan's commentary rarely provided an impartial perspective and he was eventually called out for failing to publicly disclose his financial interest in seeking government contracts related to covid-19.<ref>https://blog.maryannedemasi.com/p/abc-fact-checking-is-a-black-box</ref><ref>https://www.theaustralian.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=TAWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%2Fbusiness%2Fmedia%2Fcash-for-coronavirus-abc-guru-norman-swan-after-money-to-turn-spin-doctor%2Fnews-story%2F804333e72f653d5891e3706035a50563&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=HIGH-Segment-1-SCORE&V21spcbehaviour=append</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Maryanne Demasi== | ||
| + | Dr. [[Maryanne Demasi]] is an Australian science reporter and presenter, best known for her work with the ABC ''Catalyst'' television program, where she was fired after pressure from [[Big Pharma]]. In 2013, she produced a two-part series called "Heart of the Matter," which cited evidence challenging the role of [[cholesterol]] in [[heart disease]] and the overprescription of [[statins]] (cholesterol-lowering drugs). She also produced programs on possible health effects from low level [[microwave]] exposure from [[ Wi-Fi]] and [[mobile phones]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:01, 10 November 2024
 Australian Broadcasting Corporation  (Corporate media)    | |
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| Formation | 1 July 1932 |
| Headquarters | ABC Ultimo Centre 700 Harris StreetUltimo 2007, Sydney |
| Type | Statutory corporation |
| Interest of | Yalda Hakim |
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is a government-funded public broadcaster in Australia.
Contents
Secrets of the Super Rich
On 4 April 2016, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Four Corners broadcast "The Panama Papers: Secrets of the Super Rich" which Craig Murray praised for having “The Australian Broadcasting Corporation shamed the BBC by putting out a Four Corners documentary on the Panama leak that had real balls. In stark contrast to the BBC, the Australians named and shamed Australia’s biggest company and Australia’s biggest foreign investor. BBC Panorama by contrast found a guy who sold one house in Islington. The Australians also, unlike the BBC who deliberately and knowing hid it, pointed out that the corruption centred on the British Virgin Islands, and even went there. All in all an excellent job.” [1]
Iraq war propaganda
In December 2001, the spook and "freelance journalist" Paul Moran made a television interview with al-Haideri, a defector who claimed he had worked at illegal chemical, biological and nuclear facilities around Baghdad[2]. The revelations made about the - fictitious - WMDs were aired initially by the AB, another of Moran’s regular employers. Thus given credibility, the lie was then picked up spread by the rest of the world's corporate media.
Covid propaganda
During Covid, the broadcaster repeatedly came under fire after its medical commentator Dr Norman Swan made countless calls for harsher lockdowns, mask mandates and covid boosters - policies that strongly aligned with the government but had little scientific backing. Swan's commentary rarely provided an impartial perspective and he was eventually called out for failing to publicly disclose his financial interest in seeking government contracts related to covid-19.[4][5]
Maryanne Demasi
Dr. Maryanne Demasi is an Australian science reporter and presenter, best known for her work with the ABC Catalyst television program, where she was fired after pressure from Big Pharma. In 2013, she produced a two-part series called "Heart of the Matter," which cited evidence challenging the role of cholesterol in heart disease and the overprescription of statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs). She also produced programs on possible health effects from low level microwave exposure from Wi-Fi and mobile phones.
Related Quotation
| Page | Quote | Author | Date |
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| James O'Neill | “Throughout 2020 the Chinese progressively barred imports from Australia, or imposed swingeing tariffs. The professed reasons for doing so by the Chinese were a fig leaf. The intention was clearly to damage Australian exports, and it succeeded, with volumes of goods sold to China dropping dramatically throughout 2020 and into 2021. It was not just exports that were affected. China was also the largest source of foreign students in Australian universities, a multi-billion-dollar source of revenue. Literally hundreds of Australian university staff have been laid off in recent months. The Chinese government is openly advising students to look elsewhere for their education. | James O'Neill | 2021 |
Employees on Wikispooks
| Employee | Job | Appointed | End | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryanne Demasi | Journalist | 2006 | 2016 | Fired after pressure from Big Pharma |
| Paul Moran | Freelance photojournalist | 2002 | 22 March 2003 | Also spook working under journalistic cover for Rendon Group, creating war propaganda. Died in 2003 Iraq war under murky circumstances. |
| Steven Raeburn | Producer | 2015 |
References
- ↑ https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2016/04/a-chink-of-aussie-light/ Craig Murray's blog A Chink of Aussie Light, April 2016
- ↑ https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/special-reports/iraq-intelligence/article24463927.html
- ↑ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11777695/Outrage-ABC-boss-Ita-Buttrose-fronts-advertising-campaign-Pfizer-Priceline.html
- ↑ https://blog.maryannedemasi.com/p/abc-fact-checking-is-a-black-box
- ↑ https://www.theaustralian.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=TAWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%2Fbusiness%2Fmedia%2Fcash-for-coronavirus-abc-guru-norman-swan-after-money-to-turn-spin-doctor%2Fnews-story%2F804333e72f653d5891e3706035a50563&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=HIGH-Segment-1-SCORE&V21spcbehaviour=append
