Buzz Words That Really Buzz

Fri, 7 May 2021

ABC inclusivity plan lge

Inclusivity and diversity are buzz words that the ABC has taken concerted steps to make real for its content makers and audience. In this detailed interview Vivian Shenker chats with Cindy Viranna, Head of Indigenous, Diversity and Inclusion at the ABC. The conversation covers the leadership, planning, career development, mentoring and staff networking initiatives which are being deployed "to create content that looks and sounds like Australia today." The pointy end for a broadcaster says Viranna, "is always, do we have a good story, who is it for, and who is it about?"

Ms Viranna has worked as a solicitor with substantial experience in industrial relations and employment law, having delivered on the ABC’s industrial strategy, advised on a full range of employment matters and claims, and worked in highly unionised environments in the Government sector. She has also practiced as a migration agent and immigration lawyer.