John Davy's appointment and dismissal show why the Government should not be involved in broadcasting, ACT Broadcasting Spokesman MP Penny Webster said today.

"The Government set up this taxpayer-funded station against all common sense. Having spent public money so contentiously, the Ministers and their appointed officials didn't pay any attention.

"Helen Clark and her Ministers are blaming a human resources firm, but that smacks of buck passing. Where were the Ministers and the Board when Mr Davy was entrusted with executive control of a $34 million television station?

"How much has Mr Davy been paid, and how much will it cost to get rid of him?

"This entire debacle is a reminder of Aotearoa Television. Now the question must be asked - has this station been set up to succeed, or has it just been set up?" Mrs Webster asked.

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