Finally, We Can Compliment Our ABC
Better Late Than Never
Our ABC is finally giving some airtime to the Dark Emu Debate, albeit invariably in non-peak times with the lessor known presenters.
Nevertheless, we compliment at least some of the producers and presenters at the ABC for encouraging debate and allowing the public to hear some of the critics of Bruce Pascoe and his book, Dark Emu.
On the 15th of September 2021, Philip Clark on his ABC Nightlife radio program had a radio interview over the phone with three critics of Bruce Pascoe and his book, Dark Emu.
Philip Clark interviews Peter Sutton, Keryn Walsh and Warraimaay historian, Professor Victoria Grieve-Williams and, at the end of the tape, tells us that,
‘We did invite Bruce Pascoe to be part of the discussion, but…hopefully that will be another time.’
In other words, has the Emu turned into a chicken?
Quelle surprise.
Other, earlier ABC interviews with the Dark Emu critics, Peter Sutton and Keryn Walshe, were broadcast as follows [without Bruce Pascoe being invited to participate we understand],
Fran Kelly on ABC RN Breakfast - she struggles to rescue the reputation of Bruce Pascoe’s Dark Emu in her interview with Peter Sutton & Keryn Walshe - Download and listen Here -June 24th 2021
Cassie McCullagh on the ABC Radio Focus Sydney - The Dark Emu stoush : an interview with Peter Sutton & Keryn Walshe - Download and listen Here -June 16th 2021
Roanna Edwards on ABC Saturday Breakfast Perth - The Dark Emu Debate: Does it really matter if Aboriginal Australians were farmers or hunter-gatherers? - Download and listen Here -June 19th 2021
