The ABC’s budget hasn’t been restored – it’s still facing $1.2 billion in losses over a decade

The government's announcement doesn’t come close to making up for what has been lost in cuts to funding and staff. Photo: AAP

ABC chair Ita Buttrose is “delighted” and managing director David Anderson says he now has “certainty” for planning.

However, the Morrison government’s pre-election announcement it would restore the ABC’s budget to 2018 levels doesn’t come close to making up for what has been lost in cuts to funding and staff.