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

I thank Senator Moore for the question, in which she wrapped up many allegations and assumptions with which I do not agree. What I can tell the Senate is that the coalition government is committed to working with the national broadcasters—and by that I mean both national broadcasters—to ensure that they continue to deliver effective and high-quality services to the Australian community in accordance with both their legislative and their charter obligations. As an integral part of this service, there is an obligation, of course, to all viewers. And, as the government, we remain committed to ensuring that there is both a robust and an independent process for handling complaints about the national broadcasters.

I have to compliment Senator Fierravanti-Wells and—prior to Senator Fierravanti-Wells taking a particular interest in these issues—Senator Santoro for having ensured—