Helen Coonan (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, I can always explain government policy to do with any matters in my portfolio. I can say unequivocally that ABC funding has been maintained in real terms for the whole of the time that this government has been responsible for the funding in the ABC and we will continue to honour our election commitments to properly fund the ABC. We have just done the triennial funding and we have just had a proper review of adequacy. Senator Wortley should really try to get herself informed before she starts making ridiculous allegations that she cannot substantiate.