But the ABC disagrees, claiming the ACMA’s “decision risks suppressing investigative or ‘accountability’ journalism”.
The program titled ‘Cash Splash’ which aired in July last year, examined whether the scheme was regulated properly and authorities were being held accountable.
The episode aired last year
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The ACMA found that the episode was accurate, but Four Corners did not “present sufficient information from other relevant perspectives to enable viewers to make up their own minds about the schemes”.
“The ABC’s Code of Practice requires producers of ABC programs to present and report on issues in an impartial manner, and this Four Corners report fell short of that,” said chair Nerida O’Loughlin.
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Four Corners has been found to have breached the ABC’s own Code of Practice for failing to offer adequate impartiality on a July 2019 story, “Cash Splash.”
The program reported on the water infrastructure schemes funded under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
An investigation by the the Australian Communications and Media Authority found that, while it was acceptable for
Four Corners to present critical commentary, the program did not present sufficient information from other relevant perspectives to enable viewers to make up their own minds about the schemes.
But there was no breach finding for accuracy.
Murray-Darling Basin Plan review highlights progress in water recovery but lays out tough road ahead
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A major review of the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan has highlighted the progress made in recovering water for the environment while addressing some major challenges posed by climate change.
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The MDBA says more time is needed for important water-saving projects to be completed
Authority officials acknowledge engagement with communities and First Nations peoples has been poor
The 2020 basin plan evaluation drew on a number of key reports into the plan s operation and said while it was working as intended, the coming years represented the most difficult aspects of its implementation and would be compounded by declining inflows.
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Last modified on Mon 14 Dec 2020 11.32 EST The impact of climate change on the Murray-Darling Basin will require a major adaption of the plan in 2026 to allow for more frequent dry periods, which will likely occur on average every five years instead of every 10.
The assessment of the climate risk facing the Murray-Darling Basin plan is included as part of the 2020 review of the progress on the plan, released on Tuesday.
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is not proposing to alter the plan before its final review date in 2024 but the progress report has flagged that further adaptations to water use are inevitable.