This morning The Australian reported ABC staff had been warned to zip it over marriage equality:
ABC News Editorial Policy Manager Mark Maley emailed staff warning them to be impartial in their coverage of the same-sex marriage debate.
“Please remember that approximately 40 per cent of the population opposes the change and more importantly that the ABC does not have a position on the issue,” Mr Maley said.
“It is very important that we are impartial and that all perspectives are given a fair hearing and treated with respect by the ABC.
“In this charged environment I would also urge everyone to be circumspect...
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