The Committee wishes to acknowledge the valuable contributions made by various organisations and individuals during the course of the Inquiry.
The Committee particularly wishes to thank the many ABC and SBS staff and contractors who appeared in public and in-camera hearings and who provided information to the Committee's research staff. The Committee is aware that some of these witnesses came forward despite fearing some form of retribution from their employer.
The high public profile of this Inquiry necessitated the Committee conducting a large number of public hearings in Melbourne and regional Victoria. The Committee appreciates the significant contribution made by all witnesses, including the many ABC and SBS managers who travelled from Sydney to appear before the Committee as well as various ABC and SBS staff and other individuals and organisations.
The Committee is appreciative and grateful for the time and assistance of Mr Murray Green, ABC Victorian Manager, Ms Sue Howard, ABC Head of Regional Services, Ms Pauline Garde, ABC General Manager Corporate Policy and Development and Ms Chris Sharp, SBS Policy Manager.
Valuable public evidence was also received through written submissions and appreciation is extended to those who contributed written material to the Committee.
Early in the Inquiry, the Committee conducted visits and informal meetings in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. The Committee would like to thank the individuals and organisations for their time and input extended during these visits.
Finally, the Committee is particularly grateful for the hard work of the Committee staff, namely the Executive Officer, Mr Richard Willis; Office Manager, Ms Anne Morgan; and Research Officer, Mr Charles Collins, who performed their roles admirably during a demanding Inquiry.
