<P> ABC budget cuts began in 1976 and continued until 1985 . In 1978 the ABC NSW Staff Association organised a strike against budget cuts and political interference . Sydney ABC was off air for four days . A packed free concert in support was held at the Regent Theatre and compered by Bob Hudson . It featured Fred Dagg and Robyn Archer . In 1991, Tom Molomby wrote: </P> <Dl> <Dd> "The effects of the budget reductions had been so badly handled that the organisation was to remain seriously crippled for years ." </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> "The effects of the budget reductions had been so badly handled that the organisation was to remain seriously crippled for years ." </Dd> <P> The Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983 changed the name of the organisation from the "Australian Broadcasting Commission" to the "Australian Broadcasting Corporation", effective 1 July 1983 . At the same time, the newly formed Corporation underwent significant restructuring . The ABC was split into separate television and radio divisions, with an overhaul of management, finance, property and engineering . Geoffrey Whitehead was the initial managing director; however, following his resignation in 1986, David Hill (at the time chair of the ABC Board) took over his position . </P>

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