Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

On the basis that the amendment was lost, Labor will support the government's motion. However, we do think it is important to mention the fact that the reason given for not being able to pursue radio rights for the Olympics was that it is due to budget pressures which are directly related to the government's latest round of cuts totalling $83.7 million over the next three years, which would make it very difficult for the ABC to meet its charter requirement and audience expectation. We thought that was an important component to have in the motion, but we will put it on the record and support the motion unamended.