ABC reporter could face disciplinary action over opinion piece, journalists’ union says
ABC journalist Michael Slezak is facing potential disciplinary action for writing an opinion piece for the Financial Review in his capacity as a union official. The media union argues this is an attack on press freedom and union representation.
Why it matters
The situation highlights tensions between corporate media management and union advocacy regarding external work policies.
ABC journalist Michael Slezak faces disciplinary action for writing an opinion piece for the Financial Review in his role as a union office-holder. Photograph: The Guardian ABC journalist Michael Slezak faces disciplinary action for writing an opinion piece for the Financial Review in his role as a union office-holder. Photograph: The Guardian Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC reporter could face disciplinary action over opinion piece, journalists’ union says Opinion piece by head of union Michael Slezak sparks disagreement with new ABC director of news, Simon Robinson
Prefer the Guardian on Google ABC management has refused to rule out disciplinary action against a journalist and union office-holder for writing an opinion piece for the Australian Financial Review, according to the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA).
The award-winning ABC climate journalist, Michael Slezak, had an article published last week in Nine’s financial newspaper in his capacity as federal president of MEAA.
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