So hefty is the ABC's slate in 2021, director entertainment and specialist Michael Carrington is positive audiences won't even realise that many of the broadcaster's shows faced shutdowns and delays during the pandemic.
The Australian screen industry is on the "precipice of change" in giving more and long overdue recognition to Indigenous people and People of Colour creatives and stories, according to Penny Smallacombe.
Drama and children's programming remain the focus for a new look ABC in 2021 as the broadcaster aims for greater fluidity between its platforms, director of entertainment and specialist Michael Carrington says.
Over the next five years the ABC aims to become more culturally diverse in its staff and programming, more local and to make its services more personalised.
The second season of 'Total Control' will launch on the ABC November 7.
The ABC has restated its opposition to being forced to comply with a local content quota or spending obligations, arguing that would undermine its independence.
The rich landscape of Western Australia's Pilbara region will be showcased around Australia during NAIDOC Week as Weerianna Street Media’s 'Red Dirt Riders' premieres on ABC ME.
All Australian screen industry guilds, Screen Producers Australia and bodies including Women in Film and Television Australia have made a joint submission to the government’s ‘Supporting Australian Stories on Our Screens’ options reviewr.