AustraliaThe GuardianIn a debate about migration, the ABC had to present multiple views. But where to draw the line?
The ABC faced criticism after a migration forum guest used his appearance to promote net-negative immigration, raising questions about who gets a platform.
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The ABC hosted a National Forum on migration and invited Conrad Gillard, whose Down Under Reform group holds controversial views beyond housing concerns.
After the program, Gillard posted a video thanking the ABC for helping normalise net-negative immigration, a position he said is usually only heard on social media.
The ABC defended its decision, saying the forum aimed to represent the range of community views while providing facts to challenge various perspectives.
The ABC says its National Forum aimed to represent the full range of community views on migration, with facts provided to challenge each perspective.
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