‘Chilling effect’: ABC criticises regulator over finding Four Corners breached impartiality rules

Managing director Hugh Marks says Acma’s interpretation could hurt investigative journalism Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates The ABC’s managing director has rebuked the national broadcasting regulator, arguing its criticism of a Four Corners story was unfair and could have a chilling impact on investigative journalism in Australia.

Hugh Mark’s direct criticism of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (Acma) on Thursday morning has been labelled as “disappointing” by the regulator’s chair, Nerida O’Loughlin, who has not ruled out a formal regulatory response.

Read the original report at The Guardian.