Job cuts and changes at the ABC

ABC will axe management staff and invest in regional and rural roles, pouring $50 million into a content fund.

WHAT'S GOING?

* 150-200 staff by June 30

* One in five management roles

* TV and News production and support roles reduced

* Main ABC divisions cut from 14 to eight

WHAT'S NEW?

* A $50 million content fund to source new ideas

* $15 million per year for jobs in rural and regional areas, with a focus on extra digital and video output

* Up to 80 new regional and rural jobs within 18 months

* Increased coverage of local events

* More digital and video reporting capabilities in regional areas and training for staff

* Reporters enabled to spend more time in remote areas

* ABC international staff integrated into the ABC