How Long to Read THEIR ABC

How Long Does it Take to Read THEIR ABC?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 17 minutes to read THEIR ABC by Richard Alston

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The ABC was established in 1932, following in the footsteps of the BBC. In its early years it was a shining example of a revered public broadcaster. The key to its early success was having two strong minded, long serving General Managers who ensured that the place was well run, with everyone knowing their place. But as the years went by senior management progressively outsourced responsibility to producers and celebrity presenters and the organisation lost its way, so that now it is little more than a mouthpiece for "progressive" outpourings. It still remains an important national institution, especially in regional Australia, but its political obsessions, catering almost exclusively for inner suburban elites, render it in dire need of reform. As Alston argues, the fundamental problem is that the ABC is a protected entity, with a guaranteed income in excess of a billion dollars, while commercial media outlets struggle to stay alive. With no competitors it doesn't have to earn a living and has no incentive to perform or innovate, let alone live within its means. Instead of catering for its audience it prefers to lecture to them. Effectively accountable to no one, it feels free to ignore its charter obligations, or the interests of its audience, ignoring valid criticism or contemptuously dismissing it. Despite being founded in the depths of the Depression it has long since lost interest in the joys and struggles of the middle class. Instead of relating to basic issues such as jobs, families and incomes it prefers to pander to the elite, inner urban instincts of people like themselves. Alston concludes with a practical reform agenda for adoption by government, but no doubt it will be strenuously contested by the organisation. Richard Alston AO has been a barrister, a senior Cabinet Minister, Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Federal President of the Liberal Party. He is currently a businessman and company director.

How long is THEIR ABC?

THEIR ABC by Richard Alston is 76 pages long, and a total of 19,456 words.

This makes it 26% the length of the average book. It also has 24% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read THEIR ABC Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 46 minutes to read THEIR ABC aloud.

What Reading Level is THEIR ABC?

THEIR ABC is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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