The Future of SBS

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SBS was established to provide multilingual and multicultural broadcasting for Australia's diverse population. Supporters argue that it gives a voice to communities that may otherwise receive limited coverage, promotes understanding between cultures and provides trusted news, information and emergency broadcasting in multiple languages for Australians from diverse backgrounds.

Critics argue that Australia's media landscape has changed significantly since SBS was established. Multilingual television, news and entertainment are now widely available through commercial broadcasters, streaming platforms and online services, raising questions about whether taxpayers should continue funding a dedicated multicultural broadcaster.

Pauline Hanson argues that, given these changes, SBS has outlived its original purpose and should no longer receive public funding.

Question:

To what extent do you agree or disagree that Australia should continue publicly funding a national multicultural broadcaster such as SBS?

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