10.20amSBS ‘unequivocally condemns’ antisemitismBy The SBS statement starts with an acknowledgement of “the gravity of the matters” before the commission and stresses that SBS plays a “vital role” in strengthening social cohesion.“SBS has invested significantly in reporting and programming that helps Australians better understand antisemitism and its impacts, with content available in more than 60 languages,” SBS’s statement says.“Across all our platforms and services, we represent Jewish Australian stories and perspectives in a way that is respectful, accurate and inclusive.”Examples include multilingual SBS Examines explainers on antisemitism and misinformation, documentaries exploring Jewish Australian experiences and extensive reporting on the Bondi terrorist attack and its aftermath.It also highlights the award-winning Dateline episode “Inside Israel: A Nation at War”, and SBS Hebrew’s coverage of international and domestic news and community stories for Australian audiences in both Hebrew and English.10.04amABC ‘strongly rejects’ fuelling antisemitismBy Ahead of their appearances today, the ABC and SBS have both released statements.The ABC strongly rejects any suggestion that it has “contributed to antisemitism or social division”.“A healthy democratic society depends on diverse sources of reliable information and contending opinions. The ABC acknowledges that some content can be challenging, but it does not gratuitously harm or offend, nor does it allow, condone or encourage prejudice,” ABC’s statement says.Gavin Fang, ABC’s editorial director, will appear at the royal commission on Thursday. Alex Ellinghausen“The ABC rejects claims that its journalism has contributed to antisemitism or social division. Its reporting has been evidence-based, fair, impartial and consistent with its charter obligations.”10.04amWho we will hear from today as focus turns to public broadcastersBy Good morning. I’m Alexandra Smith and I will be with you today as the ABC and SBS appear before the royal commission.Before we hear from the public broadcasters, Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal will give evidence. Segal has previously told the commission that antisemitism was a “virus” that had evolved.Jillian Segal will appear again before the royal commission.Dominic LorrimerThe ABC’s editorial director Gavin Fang will follow Segal, then ABC Ombudsman Fiona Cameron.SBS’s director of audio and language David Thanh Man Tue Hua, its director of news and current affairs, Amanda Wicks, and SBS Ombudsman Amy Stockwell will also appear.1 of 1