The ABC is going backwards, according to its own metrics 

According to ABC’s recently released report, ABC has retreated on nearly all annual performance metrics; Some targets were also not met. 2025 annual report. These metrics and goals cover areas such as whether the publisher is accurate and unbiased, whether it is valued for its services to society, and whether it meets diversity quotas.

The percentage of people who believe the ABC is the best or as good a source of high-quality programming compared to rivals fell 1% for both video and audio to 84% and 79% respectively, while the percentage of people who believe the ABC is the best or as good as other broadcasts in Australia’s regional news fell 3% on last year to 67%.