Alan Jones breached broadcasting codes with ‘violent’ Ardern metaphors and inaccurate climate change comments
by Amanda Meade from on (#53QP3)
Media watchdog criticises retiring shock-jock and orders he make an on-air correction about climate change
Alan Jones breached broadcasting codes for decency in his use of violent metaphors" about New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and accuracy in his comments about climate change, the media watchdog has found days before the shock-jock retires after a 35-year career.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority ordered the 79-year-old to make an on-air correction about the climate change comments but found he has already apologised for his criticism of Ardern.
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