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What was the original name of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)?

  • Australian Broadcasting Company

  • Australian Broadcasting Commission

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  • Australian Broadcasting Cooperative

Answer

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation was originally established as the Australian Broadcasting Commission on 1 July 1932. It replaced the Australian Broadcasting Company, a private company that provided programming for A-class radio stations.
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