ABC managing director apologises to staff who experienced racism after review reveals ‘disturbing’ treatment

Review led by Indigenous lawyer Dr Terri Janke spoke to 120 current and former staff, with all but one saying they had personally experienced racism at the national broadcaster

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The ABC's managing director, David Anderson, has apologised to ABC staff who experienced racism at the public broadcaster after disturbing" details of their treatment were revealed by a review into racism.

Anderson has committed the ABC to accept in principle all 15 recommendations made in the Listen Loudly, Act Strongly review, led by Indigenous lawyer Dr Terri Janke, a Wuthathi, Yadhaighana and Meriam woman.