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Liberal MP complains to ABC managing director about Tony Armstrong’s satire special

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Kelly BurkeJanuary 30, 2026 at 06:46 AM
Liberal MP complains to ABC managing director about Tony Armstrong’s satire special
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Liberal MP Melissa McIntosh has lodged a formal complaint with ABC managing director Hugh Marks regarding Tony Armstrong's satirical special, *Always Was Tonight*. The complaint, delivered via letter, demands a full investigation into the program, which aired on January 21st. McIntosh, the shadow communications minister, alleges the program violated the ABC charter. *Always Was Tonight* is a satirical news program that addresses colonialism and racism experienced by Indigenous Australians. The complaint has led to McIntosh being referred to as the "Liberal party fun police" by the Greens party.

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Greens 50% Hugh Marks 60% Australia 60% Liberal Party of Australia 70% Tony Armstrong ×270% Always Was Tonight ×280% Australian Broadcasting Corporation ×380% Melissa McIntosh ×290%

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abc 90% complaint 80% satire 80% indigenous australians 70% colonialism 60% racism 60% political criticism 50% media bias 40%

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The Guardian - World News
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Center-Left (-0.40)
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85%

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