US-style ABC push

CANDIDATES for positions on the ABC board would be subjected to US-style confirmation hearings under a proposal by a South Australian senator who wants to stamp out political interference.

Senator Tim Storer is pushing for the change to ensure the public broadcaster’s appointment processes are transparent and independent.

But Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is not convinced.

“We have a comprehensive process in place and I haven’t heard a powerful reason to change that,” he told Sky News.