Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you again, Senator Sterle. Senator Sterle’s question goes right to the heart of why it is so important to get the board processes right. We do not need Australians to witness an unseemly slanging match about the board and the integrity of the ABC. We need Australians to have confidence that the charter is being implemented. We need Australians to have confidence because, as will be announced in the near future, the ABC are participating in the Freeview box project. Those who have experienced the Freeview box in the United Kingdom know that this is going to be one of the most exciting developments for TV viewers in many years. This will be akin to moving from black and white to digital. I know that many on the other side still prefer their black and white sets, but we are moving into the 21st century. This new box will deliver new channels, new content, new opportunities— (Time expired)