“ABC says ACMA finding will have 'chilling effect' on journalism”

Key points

• ACMA found Four Corners Sacrifice unduly favoured one perspective about the War Memorial redevelopment.
• ABC rejected the finding, saying it could chill investigative journalism and misinterpret policies.
• ACMA noted the episode did not adequately explain an Australian National Audit Office audit.
• ACMA chair said the program’s framing and interview treatment unduly favoured critics of the redevelopment.
• ABC maintained the team acted with impartiality and would not remove the episode from iview.