SBS funding situation given as reason for confirming cuts to Maltese radio programs

 NEWS   SBS today informed the Maltese Community Councils of Victoria and NSW that its decision to cut the two hours of Maltese radio programs has been confirmed and the outcome is final. SBS gave its funding situation as the reason for the cuts.
This follows the recent protests that both Councils made to SBS, the petition they submitted to the SBS Board supported by over 3,000 signatures and the meeting between Maltese community leaders and SBS management representatives held on 22 July.
SBS advised that the SBS Board was consulted about this difficult decision and was fully briefed about the community’s response during the past few weeks. The SBS Board understands the impact of the changes on the community, and has spent much time deliberating these impacts before this decision was taken. SBS explained that its funding no longer permits the provision of these additional services.