ABC rules Q&A program ‘impartially presented’ views on Israel and Palestine

Kalila Welch

November 27, 2023 10:52

An investigation by the ABC Ombudsmen has cleared panel discussion program Q&A of allegations its episode on the Israel-Gaza war was not impartial.

882 complaints were made against the episode aired on the 13th of November, with most complaints suggesting the episode had unfairly preferenced a pro-Israel perspective.

The Q&A episode aired on 14 November was filmed without an audience

The episode was pre-recorded without a studio audience, amidst mounting divisions over Hamas’ 7th of October attack and Israel’s subsequent invasion of Gaza.

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Kalila Welch

Kalila Welch joined the Mumbrella editorial team in November 2021. She took a brief career break in mid 2023 to complete her Masters of Journalism before returning to Mumbrella for a year.

Topics

ABC ABC Ombudsman Dave Sharma Francesca Albanese Israel-Gaza Mark Leibler Nasser Mashni Q&A Tim Watts

2 COMMENTS

Lee Dulihanty 27 Nov 23

I watched this episode of Q&A and was highly disappointed on the bias in favour of the pro-Israel guests and their views. Patricia disproportionately challenged the guests who were there in support of the plight of the Palestinians which was very disappointing as I always thought she had a lot of integrity and was balanced in any other topic Ive heard her cover on ABC radio.
Its shocking to see how the pro-Israel has such strong influence in our media here in Australia. Especially since its so blatantly found its way into our “trusted” media corporations such as the ABC. Sad to see.

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Mike 27 Nov 23

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