Community broadcasting encourages democracy and maintains vibrant culture: Adrian Basso at #CBAAConf

Opening the CBAA Conference in Adelaide today, President Adrian Basso told delegates community broadcast funding was under threat earlier this year.

“When the commission of audit report proposed that community broadcast funding be abolished, the CBAA mobilised thousands of people and on budget night we shone through… the funding was not cut.”

He said community broadcasters are “a key Australian broadcasting pillar that helps build a strong democracy and maintain a vibrant culture.”

The CBAA has been busy lobbing and advocating for community broadcasting sector during the year, said Basso..

Also on the CBAAs agenda is digital radio, the sector contnues to lobby for the expansion fo digital, while keeping up with other delivery technologies as they emerge.

“But its not just about technology, its about relationships,” said Basso. “Stations must cultivate close links with their communities and provide local content.”

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