ABC TV’s Insiders host David Speers has responded to criticism the show is racially biased and never had a person of colour on its panel until it was forced to this week.
does need to do better at bringing more diverse insights into the political debate and it’s something we’re committed to doing.Addressing Brennan, Speers said: “You are amongst those critical of our program last week. Why is it important that shows like this do include that prospective?”media industry.
“So I think it is important that we be honest. I think it is important that we be positive about the many Indigenous journalists in this country doing fine work and it is time to change. So if this week is the week that we can do that and look at that and be honest about it.”
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