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Labor has defended the ABC’s editorial independence after the broadcaster received a scathing backlash for a highly sexualized Instagram post. The Communications Minister has defended the ABC’s editorial independence after the public broadcaster came under fire for a highly sexual Instagram post asking social media users when they last masturbated. The video, which was posted on the ABCQueer platform, shows Dr Naomi Koh Belic of ABC Health providing an analysis of the potential health benefits of masturbation while showing off several different vibrators. Communications Secretary Michelle Rowland said public broadcasters have a legal obligation to provide “innovative and comprehensive” content across its platforms while it maintains its independence. “The ABC has editorial independence,” Rowland said in a statement provided to SkyNews.com.au. Stream more about politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October 2022 “A charter st

Australian drivers have been suffering from bowser pain this year, with petrol prices topping $2 per liter. That’s despite the federal government’s move earlier in March to half of the fuel excise tax in a bid to ease financial pressure on drivers. But the cuts are not forever and the reduced rates are coming to an end. So what does it mean for drivers when they are again saddled with full excise duty in about three months? What is a fuel tax? Every time Australians buy gasoline, they contribute to a pool of funds that the federal government uses for roads and infrastructure. Simply put, you usually pay 44.2 cents in tax for every liter of fuel you buy — included in the price at Bowser. Excise duty was halved on March 30 to 22.1 cents per liter. Why did the Morrison government cut fuel taxes? The move is aimed at battling a spike in gasoline prices to ease cost-of-living pressures. The government estimates cutting fuel excise taxes will save midsize car owners about $13 when filling th