ABC radio bosses have ‘trampled’ on listeners’ trust with Sydney presenter changes, staff say in angry letter

Exclusive: Letter to ABC board claims decision to remove well-liked presenters shows lack of ‘understanding’ of public broadcasting

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ABC radio management has shown no understanding of the vital role of public broadcasting and presenter changes have trampled on audience trust, Sydney staff have said in an angry letter to the ABC board.

In the letter, seen by Guardian Australia, journalists say the decision to remove Sydney presenters Sarah Macdonald and Simon Marnie had been made without consultation or explanation. The strategy to improve ratings has not been communicated, apart from that it needs a refresh, and staff are bewildered and concerned.

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