Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)


The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC", is Australia's national public broadcaster. With a total budget of AUD$1.13 Billion annually,[1] the corporation provides television, radio, online and mobile services throughout metropolitan and regional Australia, as well as overseas through the Australia Network and Radio Australia.



Founded in 1929 as the Australian Broadcasting Company, it was subsequently nationalised and made a state-owned corporation on 1 July 1932, as the Australian Broadcasting Commission. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983 [2] changed the name of the organisation to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, effective 1 July 1983.

Documentaries Offered by Australian Broadcasting Corporation (7)

Name Watch
Around The World in 90 Minutes (2011) Around The World in 90 Minutes (2011) Play Video
Rise of Christianity: The Second 1000 Years (2001) Rise of Christianity: The Second 1000 Years (2001) Play Video
Rise of Christianity: The First 1000 Years (1998) Rise of Christianity: The First 1000 Years (1998) Play Video
Churchill's Bodyguard (2005) Churchill's Bodyguard (2005) Play Video
Civilisations (2006) Civilisations (2006) Play Video
Stories from the Stone Age (2004) Stories from the Stone Age (2004) Play Video
In the Realm of the Hackers (2002) In the Realm of the Hackers (2002) Play Video
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