Media watchdog has beef with ABC over Catalyst program
Written by Amanda Meade
Authority finds science show breached impartiality standards in its portrayal of the beef industry as harmful to the environment
The media watchdog has found the ABC science program, Catalyst, breached editorial standards for impartiality in its presentation of the beef industry as harmful to the environment.
Meat & Livestock Australia complained to the ABC last year that the program was unfair to the beef industry and insects were promoted as an alternative source to cattle. But an internal investigation found the program met editorial standards.
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