I signed this petition too! SBS under threat Inbox x Margaret Pomeranz & Quentin Dempster - CommunityRun Jan 19 (1 day ago) to me Heres something you may not already know about: the government is proposing major changes to SBS advertising arrangement – which, if passed, would see primetime broadcasting interrupted with more ads, more frequently, than ever seen in Australias public broadcasting history. Read on for a message from former SBS & ABC TV presenter Margaret Pomeranz, and public broadcasting advocate and journalist Quentin Dempster, on what you can do to stop this proposal in its tracks – and click here to sign the petition: getup.org.au/saveoursbs ~ A message from Margaret and Quentin ~ Ross, Want to stop the further commercialisation of our already under fire public broadcasters? When Parliament re-commences next month, MPs and Senators will face a proposal on whether to allow the doubling of ads and commercial breaks on SBS, a move that will have a significant negative impact on our public broadcaster and its devoted viewers. If the governments proposed amendments to the SBS Act are passed, SBS will look no different from the commercial networks. It will effectively be turned into Australias fourth fully commercial TV channel, by stealth. We will be doing everything we can to get the word out about the threat that these amendments pose to public broadcasting – but we need your help to demonstrate we have the support of the Australian public. The more signatures we can collect, the more seriously MPs and Senators will take us. Now is the moment that Australians need to stand up to fight for sustainable, multicultural public broadcasting, and stand up for our SBS. Sign our petition urging the Federal Parliament to reject amendments to extend advertising on SBS: getup.org.au/saveoursbs Our SBS is unique. It emerged in 1978 as an initiative of the Fraser Government, because of the shortage of services for the growing population of newly arrived Australians who didnt speak English. In 2015, SBS reason for being is more relevant than ever. Australia is one of the worlds most multicultural countries, with an increasingly culturally diverse population. Thirty-three per cent of Australians werent born here, nor were their parents. In a time when the risk of segregation and polarisation are greater than ever, our SBS can break down xenophobia, racism and bigotry through intelligent, engaging journalism, informed conversation, satire, documentary, movies and entertainment programming. But if proposed amendments to the SBS Act pass, the SBS will be brought back to a shadow of its former self. It will be severely hindered in its ability to comply with its very own Charter, and provide quality content for Australians from diverse backgrounds. Audiences love SBS, but love it less with commercial breaks continually disrupting programs. Together, lets remind our Parliament that we want our public broadcasters to treat us as audiences and as citizens in a robust democracy, not as consumers to be delivered up to advertisers. Will you sign this petition, urging Parliament to protect SBS and reject these amendments? getup.org.au/saveoursbs This isnt just about SBS. Australian commercial media networks rely upon advertising revenue to underwrite its financial viability – and they dont need a taxpayer-subsidised SBS competing for precious ad revenue. Public broadcasters werent designed to be run on a commercial media business plan. Heres what we need to tell our politicians: we want a strong and creative private media sector in Australia, complemented by robust public broadcasters with their independent Charter roles. Its this that has helped to make Australia a great and peace-loving country. Please join us and the Save Our SBS our campaign to fight for a non-commercial future for Australias great multi-cultural broadcaster: getup.org.au/saveoursbs With every good wish, Margaret Pomeranz & Quentin Dempster PS - We believe a public broadcaster that reaches Australias diverse communities through multi-lingual radio, online services and television programming is crucial to a sense of inclusion. SBS is an investment in our communities – lets show politicians that we wont stand for cuts by stealth: getup.org.au/saveoursbs GetUp is an independent, not-for-profit community campaigning group. We use new technology to empower Australians to have their say on important national issues. We receive no political party or government funding, and every campaign we run is entirely supported by voluntary donations. If youd like to contribute to help fund GetUps work, please donate now! To unsubscribe from GetUp, please click here. Our team acknowledges that we meet and work on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and future - and acknowledge the important role all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within Australia and the GetUp community. Authorised by Sam Mclean, Level 2, 104 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010.
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