It has today been reported that the Prime Minister’s office has submitted a list of “11 grievances” in relation to a report on the 7pm news by Emma Alberici.

The report focused on concerns and criticisms raised by experts regarding the approach taken to innovation by Australian business, and to some degree the government.

The ABC’s independent complaints review department has investigated the complaint. Apart from one clarification, which was promptly acknowledged – that Dr Roy Green is not currently an advisor to the government – all aspects of the complaint were rejected.

The review concluded that the story was accurate, newsworthy, in the public interest and presented in context.

ABC News stands by the story.

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Sally Jackson

News, Analysis & Investigations

jackson.sally@abc.net.au