Managing director Hugh Marks says broadcaster will not back down on workers’ demands despite severe disruption to television, radio and digital Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than 2,000 ABC staff around Australia have walked off the job for a 24-hour Strike, forcing ABC services across TV, radio and digital to use BBC World Service and repeat programming. The ABC managing director, Hugh Marks, was defiant and said the ABC would not back down on staff demands, despite the severe disruption. Continue reading...
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WED · 2026-03-25 · 01:54 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0325-33803
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ABC switches to BBC programming as staff walk off the job for 24-hour strike
More than 2,000 ABC staff in Australia began a 24-hour strike, causing significant disruption to the broadcaster's services. The strike has forced the ABC to rely on BBC World Service programming and repeats across its television, radio, and digital platforms.
Amanda Meade and Guardian staffThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-25 · 01:54 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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More than 2,000 ABC staff in Australia began a 24-hour strike, causing significant disruption to the broadcaster's services. The strike has forced the ABC to rely on BBC World Service programming and repeats across its television, radio, and digital platforms. The industrial action stems from unresolved worker demands, though the specific demands are not mentioned in the article. ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks has stated that the broadcaster will not concede to the staff's demands despite the widespread disruption. The strike is impacting ABC services nationwide.
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The ABC would not back down on staff demands, despite the severe disruption.
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ABC services across TV, radio and digital are using BBC World Service and repeat programming.
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More than 2,000 ABC staff around Australia have walked off the job for a 24-hour strike.
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The ABC managing director, Hugh Marks, was defiant.
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