The quoted post on X was published in response to far-right commentator Avi Yemini, who posted a video of the interview in question, alongside a comment “DEFUND THIS CRAP ALREADY”, which was also referenced in Sky’s story.

The Listen Loudly, Act Strongly review, led by Dr Terri Janke, said the ABC’s management must commit to long-term systemic change to break a cycle of discrimination, after it found overwhelming evidence of racism at the ABC, both internally and from external individuals and organisations in connection with their work.

Representatives for Forrest said he is out of the country and could not be reached at the time of publishing.

Forrest is suing social media giant Facebook, alleging a misuse of information for allowing scam ads on its platform featuring his likeness.

He alleges that Meta’s automated technology plays an active role in creating and displaying scam ads through its platform and that its software uses sophisticated technology, including generative AI, to determine what completed ads look like and who sees them. He has argued that big tech and social media should face tougher scrutiny.