ABC - Simon Robinson appointment

Question

1. When was Simon Robinson: a. first approached about the Head of News job at ABC? b. interviewed for the Head of News job at ABC? c. offered the job of Head of News at ABC? d. When did he accept this offer? 2. Did the ABC internally or externally vet Mr Robinson? a. If so, were his social media posts examined? b. Were any of his social media posts flagged as being problematic? If so, which ones? 3. Does the ABC chair or senior ABC management had or have any concerns about Mr Robinson's sharing of anti-Israel news or views on social media: if so, what were those concerns?

Answer

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Documents

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