Recommendations
Something In The Air
Recommendation R1/1/00 - Hd National Networks
The opening titles and track for Something in the Air appear to be lengthy and repetitious. The ABC Advisory Council recommends the opening titles and track be reviewed and shortened to avoid unnecessary repetition.
Nicholas Moraitis
Ryan Honschooten
Editorial Policies - Named Sporting Events
Recommendation R2/1/00 - Hd Local & Regional Services and Hd National Networks
In the context of the review of the editorial policies, the National Advisory Council recommends that the for the sake of clarity, the correct name for sponsored sporting events and trophies (for example: Ansett Cup, Cannon Challenge), be used even if this involves reference to a brand or company name. (The Council has been advised that this will be considered in the current review of Editorial Policies).
Douglas Stott
Ryan Honschooten
6.00 - 7.00pm Timeslot
Recommendation R3/1/00 - Hd National Networks
The issue of program provision for young teenage audiences has been the subject of several recommendations from the ABC Advisory Council in the past - (refer to Recommendations R3/2/99 Meeting of 26 & 27 July 1999 and R11/2/95 Meeting of 24 & 25 July 1995).
The ABC Advisory Council continues to feel concerned that there could be more programs aimed at this specific audience. In particular, the ABC Advisory Council is concerned that the Heartbreak High drama series, which was very popular with this audience, has been discontinued and the time-slot filled with a program that seems to be of limited interest to teenage viewers.
In a previous response to the ABC Advisory Council's recommendation it was stated that Something in the Air would have a "wide demographic appeal and appeal particularly to the younger audience". However, some members of the ABC Advisory Council have noted that there is not much interest in this program from young teenagers. The ABC Advisory Council would like to receive feedback on what the response from teenagers has been to the new programs in the 6-7pm timeslot, specifically has the teenage audience that enjoyed Heartbreak High decreased significantly and what plans are there for regular programs for this audience?
Charlotte Samiec
Steven Mavrigiannakis
Indigenous Issues
Recommendation R4/1/00 - Hd News & Current Affairs and Hd National Networks and Hd Local & Regional Services
The ABC Advisory Council recommends program makers dealing with Indigenous issues, projecting a more positive image of Indigenous role models. This recommendation arises in part from results of the recent Newspoll survey which suggests that audiences of News and Current Affairs programs believe there is too great a coverage of Aboriginal affairs and the Council wonders if such reaction is caused by a stream of news reports on negative aspects of Aboriginal issues.
Francesca Beddie
Lorna Condie
Enterprises - FM Product
Recommendation R5/1/00 - GM Enterprises
The ABC Advisory Council recommends that ABC Enterprises consider a range of merchandise for Classic FM listeners. It is the National Advisory Council's belief that ABC Classic FM listeners would be interested in purchasing a range of goods similar to those available for Triple J listeners.
Charlotte Samiec
Ryan Honschooten
Animated Series
Recommendation R6/1/00 - Hd National Networks
The ABC Advisory Council recommends broadcast of a wider range of animated series for children and the youth audience. It is the Council's opinion that a series with an on-going plot and adventure/fantasy themes are under-represented in the current mix. Due to the tremendous continuing support for previously screened series such as Mysterious Cities of Gold and Astro Boy, thanks to a lively internet following, and we believe these productions would be well received. Further, we would welcome information on any new ABC plans for an animated series in this model.
Nicholas Moraitis
Charlotte Samiec
National Press Club Luncheons
Recommendation R7/1/00 - GM Marketing and Hd National Networks
We at the ABC Advisory Council acknowledge the perceived difficulties in repeating the National Press Club Luncheons in a late night time slot. Nevertheless we feel it does contribute to local content, especially for regional Australia. Furthermore, wider advertisement of the upcoming speakers would enhance program enjoyment as would increased promotion
Ed Sweeney
Rosemary Champion
Landline
Recommendation R8/1/00 - Hd National Networks
The ABC Advisory Council recommends that segments of Landline be used during weekend evening programs as a way of informing urban Australia of rural and regional issues.
Jim Salmon
Rosemary Champion
Telstra Online Agreement
Recommendation R9/1/00 - GM Corporate Strategy and Communications
The National Advisory notes the negotiations to put in place an agreement with Telstra for a non-exclusive online content. The National Advisory Council welcomes the innovative and pro-active stance of management and endorses the objectives of the ABC Telstra Online Output Agreement to preserve abc.net.au as an integrated non commercial network and to maximise the presence of the ABC in the online environment.
Steven Mavrigiannakis
Katie Biggs
ABC Advisory Council Conference
Recommendation R10/1/00 - Executive Officer to the Board
The ABC Advisory Council recommends the Board consider funding a Conference or Forum later in the year, jointly hosted by the ABCAC and the ABC, which would air an issue of public importance, while at the same time promoting the role and responsibilities of the ABCAC.
Steven Mavrigiannakis
Francesca Beddie
Commendations
702 Karratha
The ABC Advisory Council commends the staff of 702 Karratha for the professional manner conducted during the broadcast in December 1999, when cyclone 'John' bared down upon this region.
While presenting the approaching danger in a manner to create concern in the effected community, they did not at any time over-dramatise the situation. The fact that people in Perth could also tune in and hear the proceedings was comforting for those who had family living in the effected region. The close community feel that the Karratha station pervade on-air provided a sense of security. Overall well done.
A Thousand Years In One Day
The ABC Advisory Council commends the makers and presenters of the New Year's Eve program on Radio National, A Thousand Year's in One Day.
Heywire
The ABC Advisory Council commends all those involved with Heywire and the Youth Forum held recently in Canberra. Heywire allowed rural youth a valuable opportunity to be heard by a large national audience and served to highlight youth issues generally.
FAQ
The ABC Advisory Council would like to commend all those involved with the first series of FAQ. FAQ was consistently informative and entertaining and was well received by a wide variety of viewers.
Mediawatch
The ABC Advisory Council commends the presenter, producer and crew of MediaWatch. This year the program has continued to maintain a high standard in its investigative reports. Its willingness to probe and criticise the ABC itself serves to enhance the public's faith in the integrity of MediaWatch and the ABC itself.
2000 Today
The ABC Advisory Council commends the ABC initiative to broadcast and assist with the production and screening of 2000 Today. The diverse and comprehensive selection of millennium celebrations broadcast were both enjoyable and educational. The extensive coverage of the events over the day's broadcast allowed greater opportunity to be informed and enlightened to the cultural diversity and respective traditions of our global community.
Against Nature
The ABC Advisory Council commends the Network Programmer for repeating the program, Against Nature. The program highlighted the controversy surrounding "Green Politics" and added a different perspective to mainstream thinking on the environment.
Richard Davis - Radio 7ZR
The ABC Advisory Council congratulates Richard Davis of Radio 7ZR for his professional, balanced and informative approach to coverage of news and politics for the Tasmanian community.
ABC Online
The ABC Advisory Council commends the ABC for their continuing support and funding for the creation and establishment of ABC Online, especially ABC Rural and Backyard for the unique opportunities it creates for regional Australia.
- Ms Deborah Klika (Convenor)
- Ms Katie Biggs
- Mr Douglas Stott
- Mrs Charlotte Samiec
- Mr James Salmon
- Mr Ryan Honschooten
- Mr Steven Mavrigiannakis
- Dr Edmund Sweeney
- Ms Francesca Beddie
- Mrs Lorna Condie
- Mrs Rosemary Champion
- Ms Nicholas Moraitis
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