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Thanks for your time Mr Colvin, my question comes in two parts.

Last year the ABC overhauled its cadetship program for 2014 with applicants required to either have a past work history at the ABC or to have previously applied for a job at the public broadcaster. As a former ABC cadet yourself, what do you say to suggestions the ABC has shut the door on many aspiring young journalists? And in addition, do you believe that by narrowing the application criteria the ABC are essentially discriminating against young journalists who have gained their experience at other media outlets?

I understand ABC receives more than 1,000 applications a year. While I appreciate your response it doesn't really answer my question.

What I asked was whether those who don't have an ABC background are being discriminated against? And should the ABC have the right to disqualify applicants based on their employment history?