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ABC’s iron curtain descends

Michael Connor

Mar 04 2010

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The ABC has again banned climate sceptics from taking part in public debate.

Last week The Drum published this:

Next week: The Drum-Unleashed will feature a series of pieces commissioned from noted writers on the sceptic side of the climate science debate. Included will be Alan Moran, Tom Switzer, Mark Hendriks, Bob Carter and Jo Nova

After choosing and approaching these authors for commentary they have rejected essays by Bob Carter and Marc Hendrickx.

Censorship is alive and well at their ABC.

Bob Carter’s rejected essay is here and Marc Hendrickx rejected essay is here…

Michael Connor

Michael Connor

Contributing Editor, Theatre

Michael Connor

Contributing Editor, Theatre

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