• •Jillian Segal, Australia's special envoy on antisemitism, formally proposed an independent oversight body to review the Israel-related coverage of ABC and SBS.
• •The current complaints system relies on internal ombudsmen within the public broadcasters to address allegations of bias.
• •It remains unclear how such a committee would operate alongside the existing legislative independence of the ABC and SBS or what formal powers it would hold.

Jillian Segal, Australia’s special envoy on antisemitism, has recommended the formation of an independent committee to monitor and vet coverage of Israel by public broadcasters. This proposal moves beyond the existing ombudsman structure, which has faced scrutiny over its efficacy in handling complaints regarding sensitive geopolitical reporting. However, the move faces significant friction regarding the editorial independence of state-funded media, a tension that has defined previous debates over broadcast accountability in Australia. Whether this recommendation leads to a regulatory shift or remains an advisory suggestion depends on the findings of the current royal commission into media standards.