ABC out of step with Australians after refusing to apologise over Gina Rinehart murder segment
The ABC failed community expectations over its handling of the Gina Rinehart murder sketch, with exclusive new polling showing Australians thought the segment was indefensible.
Why did it take the ABC 25 days to say ‘sorry’ for torture fantasy?
The ABC has been criticised for taking 25 days to apologise to Gina Rinehart after its Race Around the World segment aired graphic content targeting her, with questions raised over editorial standards, accountability and taxpayer-funded broadcasting.
The Taxpayer-Funded Broadcaster Aired A Torture Fantasy About Australia’s Most Successful Woman. The Cover-Up Is Even Uglier.
An apology is supposed to end a scandal. This one exposed it.
Response to “belated” ABC apology
09.08.2026
Bolt: Three ABC bosses should be sacked over farcical Rinehart apology
Three ABC bosses must be sacked after the national broadcaster’s farcical apology to Gina Rinehart, which came 25 days after the vile “satirical” film of the billionaire aired.
News24 World Australia – ABC Under Fire
08/08/2026
News24 World Australia – Response to “Belated” ABC Apology
Sunday 9th August
How vile ABC skit on air for 25 days made Rinehart feel
The billionaire’s Hancock Prospecting said the segment which the ABC left up for 25 days before removing it and apologising – “normalised violent torture” of women.
Gina Rinehart demands overhaul of ABC standards
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart was left feeling “dehumanised” by a vile ABC segment allegedly encouraging her murder, it can be revealed, as calls mount to overhaul the public broadcaster’s editorial standards.
Hancock Energy is a Hancock Prospecting company.
