ABC King Charles coronation coverage could be investigated by ombudsman trends now
The ABC will be investigated by its own ombudsman after the taxpayer-funded organisation was deluged with complaints over its 'extremely biased' coronation coverage, it has been reported.
The national broadcaster reportedly received over 1,000 complaints for its 'disrespectful' coverage, which focussed heavily on the impact the monarchy and colonisation have had on Indigenous Australians and people of colour.
Hosted by The Drum's Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez, the two-hour special featured a discussion panel consisting of Q&A host Stan Grant, co-chair of the Australian Republic Movement Craig Foster, Liberal MP and monarchist Julian Leeser, and Wiradjuri and Wailwan woman Teela Reid.
The ABC's coronation coverage (pictured) only featured one monarchist Liberal MP Julian Lesser (second from left) who later argued that the national broadcaster 'got the balance wrong'
The corporation reportedly received over 1,000 complaints, with some specifically accusing it of breaching it own editorial guidelines
Mr Foster called for accountability from the Royal family, at one point claiming: 'At the heart of the wound in this nation is the Crown. And yet the Crown have been above reproach.'
The program was aired at 5pm, just three hours before the Coronation of King Charles III was broadcast in Australia.
While most of the objections were from viewers who simply wanted to express their 'dissatisfaction' with the coverage, some were specifically accused the ABC of breaching its editorial guidelines, reported The Australian.
A spokesman for the ABC refused to comment on the 1,000 figure and advised Daily Mail Australia to treat the report as 'speculative'.
All formal complaints of editorial failings are
