Entertainment
‘Nothing about us without us’: ABC unveils new diversity rules – Sydney Morning Herald
Producers must now meet minimum diversity standards if they want their program to be commissioned by the national broadcaster.
Production companies must also demonstrate representation of these communities among key staff such as writers, producers and directors; and at least half of the main cast and crew must be women or people who identify as gender diverse.
Sally Riley, head of ABCs drama, comedy and Indigenous programming, said the guidelines would benefit all ABC viewers.
It makes our stories richer and more interesting, she said. I want to change hearts and minds and the way to do that is to emotionally engage our…
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